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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.76, 15,893.64 and 3,670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.76, 15,893.64 and 3,670.26 is: 5,505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.76 : 15,893.64 = 3,670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.76/15,893.64 = 3,670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.76x = 15,893.64 × 3,670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.76x = 58,333,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333,791.15/10,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.39

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