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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.94, 15,898.41 and 3,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.94, 15,898.41 and 3,673.44 is: 5,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.94 : 15,898.41 = 3,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.94/15,898.41 = 3,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.94x = 15,898.41 × 3,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.94x = 58,401,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401,855.23/10,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.16

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