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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.84, 15,909.03 and 3,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.84, 15,909.03 and 3,680.34 is: 5,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.84 : 15,909.03 = 3,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.84/15,909.03 = 3,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.84x = 15,909.03 × 3,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.84x = 58,550,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,550,639.47/10,605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.60

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