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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.60, 15,901.76 and 3,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.60, 15,901.76 and 3,484.16 is: 5,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.60 : 15,901.76 = 3,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.60/15,901.76 = 3,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.60x = 15,901.76 × 3,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.60x = 55,404,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,276.12/10,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.02

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