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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.24, 15,910.80 and 3,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.24, 15,910.80 and 3,681.74 is: 5,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.24 : 15,910.80 = 3,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.24/15,910.80 = 3,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.24x = 15,910.80 × 3,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.24x = 58,579,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579,428.79/10,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.59

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