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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,597.52, 15,883.32 and 3,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,597.52, 15,883.32 and 3,663.92 is: 5,491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,597.52 : 15,883.32 = 3,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,597.52/15,883.32 = 3,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,597.52x = 15,883.32 × 3,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,597.52x = 58,195,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,213.81/10,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.40

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