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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.88, 15,902.66 and 3,674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.88, 15,902.66 and 3,674.38 is: 5,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.88 : 15,902.66 = 3,674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.88/15,902.66 = 3,674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.88x = 15,902.66 × 3,674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.88x = 58,432,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,432,415.85/10,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.55

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