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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.88, 15,904.16 and 3,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.88, 15,904.16 and 3,675.38 is: 5,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.88 : 15,904.16 = 3,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.88/15,904.16 = 3,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.88x = 15,904.16 × 3,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.88x = 58,453,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,453,831.58/10,600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.05

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