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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.30, 15,909.24 and 3,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.30, 15,909.24 and 3,675.80 is: 5,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.30 : 15,909.24 = 3,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.30/15,909.24 = 3,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.30x = 15,909.24 × 3,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.30x = 58,479,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,479,117.45/10,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.22

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