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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.54, 15,910.50 and 3,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.54, 15,910.50 and 3,588.14 is: 5,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.54 : 15,910.50 = 3,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.54/15,910.50 = 3,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.54x = 15,910.50 × 3,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.54x = 57,089,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089,101.47/10,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.94

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