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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.75, 15,918.93 and 3,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.75, 15,918.93 and 3,682.25 is: 5,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.75 : 15,918.93 = 3,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.75/15,918.93 = 3,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.75x = 15,918.93 × 3,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.75x = 58,617,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617,479.99/10,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.91

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