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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.30, 15,889.38 and 3,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.30, 15,889.38 and 3,577.89 is: 5,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.30 : 15,889.38 = 3,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.30/15,889.38 = 3,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.30x = 15,889.38 × 3,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.30x = 56,850,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,520.10/10,600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.10

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