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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.38, 15,901.91 and 3,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.38, 15,901.91 and 3,673.88 is: 5,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.38 : 15,901.91 = 3,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.38/15,901.91 = 3,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.38x = 15,901.91 × 3,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.38x = 58,421,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421,611.23/10,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.80

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