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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.25, 15,904.68 and 3,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.25, 15,904.68 and 3,672.75 is: 5,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.25 : 15,904.68 = 3,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.25/15,904.68 = 3,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.25x = 15,904.68 × 3,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.25x = 58,413,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,413,913.47/10,598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.66

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