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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,594.76, 15,892.12 and 3,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,594.76, 15,892.12 and 3,669.26 is: 5,503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,594.76 : 15,892.12 = 3,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,594.76/15,892.12 = 3,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,594.76x = 15,892.12 × 3,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,594.76x = 58,312,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,312,320.23/10,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.88

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