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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.54, 15,902.25 and 3,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.54, 15,902.25 and 3,675.58 is: 5,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.54 : 15,902.25 = 3,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.54/15,902.25 = 3,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.54x = 15,902.25 × 3,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.54x = 58,449,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,449,992.06/10,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.87

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