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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.68, 15,902.52 and 3,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.68, 15,902.52 and 3,676.18 is: 5,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.68 : 15,902.52 = 3,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.68/15,902.52 = 3,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.68x = 15,902.52 × 3,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.68x = 58,460,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,460,525.97/10,601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.27

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