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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.69, 15,893.54 and 3,670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.69, 15,893.54 and 3,670.19 is: 5,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.69 : 15,893.54 = 3,670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.69/15,893.54 = 3,670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.69x = 15,893.54 × 3,670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.69x = 58,332,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332,311.57/10,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.29

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