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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.92, 15,904.64 and 3,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.92, 15,904.64 and 3,674.80 is: 5,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.92 : 15,904.64 = 3,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.92/15,904.64 = 3,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.92x = 15,904.64 × 3,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.92x = 58,446,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446,371.07/10,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.81

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