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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.74, 15,899.67 and 3,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.74, 15,899.67 and 3,672.62 is: 5,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.74 : 15,899.67 = 3,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.74/15,899.67 = 3,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.74x = 15,899.67 × 3,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.74x = 58,393,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,393,366.54/10,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.95

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