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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.81, 15,893.73 and 3,670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.81, 15,893.73 and 3,670.31 is: 5,505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.81 : 15,893.73 = 3,670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.81/15,893.73 = 3,670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.81x = 15,893.73 × 3,670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.81x = 58,334,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334,955.89/10,595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.47

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