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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.04, 15,901.80 and 3,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.04, 15,901.80 and 3,675.52 is: 5,513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.04 : 15,901.80 = 3,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.04/15,901.80 = 3,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.04x = 15,901.80 × 3,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.04x = 58,447,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,447,383.94/10,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.36

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