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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.80, 15,897.46 and 3,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.80, 15,897.46 and 3,674.44 is: 5,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.80 : 15,897.46 = 3,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.80/15,897.46 = 3,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.80x = 15,897.46 × 3,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.80x = 58,414,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414,262.92/10,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.29

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