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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.84, 15,913.53 and 3,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.84, 15,913.53 and 3,683.34 is: 5,525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.84 : 15,913.53 = 3,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.84/15,913.53 = 3,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.84x = 15,913.53 × 3,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.84x = 58,614,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,614,941.59/10,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.10

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