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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.24, 15,898.38 and 3,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.24, 15,898.38 and 3,674.28 is: 5,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.24 : 15,898.38 = 3,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.24/15,898.38 = 3,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.24x = 15,898.38 × 3,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.24x = 58,415,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415,099.67/10,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.25

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