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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,596.06, 15,901.29 and 3,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,596.06, 15,901.29 and 3,670.50 is: 5,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,596.06 : 15,901.29 = 3,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,596.06/15,901.29 = 3,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,596.06x = 15,901.29 × 3,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,596.06x = 58,365,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,365,684.95/10,596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.24

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