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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.62, 15,907.38 and 3,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.62, 15,907.38 and 3,584.80 is: 5,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.62 : 15,907.38 = 3,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.62/15,907.38 = 3,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.62x = 15,907.38 × 3,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.62x = 57,024,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024,775.82/10,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.35

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