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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.73, 15,909.88 and 3,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.73, 15,909.88 and 3,676.23 is: 5,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.73 : 15,909.88 = 3,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.73/15,909.88 = 3,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.73x = 15,909.88 × 3,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.73x = 58,488,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488,280.22/10,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.86

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