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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.77, 15,917.25 and 3,592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.77, 15,917.25 and 3,592.31 is: 5,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.77 : 15,917.25 = 3,592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.77/15,917.25 = 3,592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.77x = 15,917.25 × 3,592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.77x = 57,179,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179,696.35/10,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.33

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