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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,602.23, 15,910.63 and 3,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,602.23, 15,910.63 and 3,676.73 is: 5,517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,602.23 : 15,910.63 = 3,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,602.23/15,910.63 = 3,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,602.23x = 15,910.63 × 3,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,602.23x = 58,499,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,499,090.64/10,602.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.62

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