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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.57, 15,903.09 and 3,678.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.57, 15,903.09 and 3,678.21 is: 5,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.57 : 15,903.09 = 3,678.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.57/15,903.09 = 3,678.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.57x = 15,903.09 × 3,678.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.57x = 58,494,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494,904.67/10,608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.93

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