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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.68, 15,907.06 and 3,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.68, 15,907.06 and 3,679.18 is: 5,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.68 : 15,907.06 = 3,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.68/15,907.06 = 3,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.68x = 15,907.06 × 3,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.68x = 58,524,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524,937.01/10,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.78

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