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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.36, 15,909.56 and 3,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.36, 15,909.56 and 3,676 is: 5,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.36 : 15,909.56 = 3,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.36/15,909.56 = 3,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.36x = 15,909.56 × 3,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.36x = 58,483,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,483,542.56/10,606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.01

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