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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.38, 15,903.41 and 3,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.38, 15,903.41 and 3,674.88 is: 5,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.38 : 15,903.41 = 3,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.38/15,903.41 = 3,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.38x = 15,903.41 × 3,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.38x = 58,443,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443,123.34/10,600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.30

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