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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.04, 15,898.50 and 3,673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.04, 15,898.50 and 3,673.08 is: 5,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.04 : 15,898.50 = 3,673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.04/15,898.50 = 3,673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.04x = 15,898.50 × 3,673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.04x = 58,396,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396,462.38/10,598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.12

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