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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.38, 15,928.88 and 3,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.38, 15,928.88 and 3,688.88 is: 5,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.38 : 15,928.88 = 3,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.38/15,928.88 = 3,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.38x = 15,928.88 × 3,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.38x = 58,759,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,628.77/10,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.85

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