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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.64, 15,909.75 and 3,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.64, 15,909.75 and 3,676.14 is: 5,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.64 : 15,909.75 = 3,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.64/15,909.75 = 3,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.64x = 15,909.75 × 3,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.64x = 58,486,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,486,468.37/10,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.74

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