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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.04, 15,897.06 and 3,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.04, 15,897.06 and 3,672 is: 5,508

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.04 : 15,897.06 = 3,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.04/15,897.06 = 3,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.04x = 15,897.06 × 3,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.04x = 58,374,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374,004.32/10,598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508

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