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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.63, 15,924.75 and 3,686.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.63, 15,924.75 and 3,686.13 is: 5,531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.63 : 15,924.75 = 3,686.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.63/15,924.75 = 3,686.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.63x = 15,924.75 × 3,686.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.63x = 58,700,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700,698.72/10,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.73

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