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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.70, 15,902.55 and 3,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.70, 15,902.55 and 3,676.20 is: 5,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.70 : 15,902.55 = 3,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.70/15,902.55 = 3,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.70x = 15,902.55 × 3,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.70x = 58,460,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,460,954.31/10,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.30

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