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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.09, 15,916.91 and 3,685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.09, 15,916.91 and 3,685.59 is: 5,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.09 : 15,916.91 = 3,685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.09/15,916.91 = 3,685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.09x = 15,916.91 × 3,685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.09x = 58,663,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,185.90/10,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.48

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