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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.59, 15,917.76 and 3,592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.59, 15,917.76 and 3,592.73 is: 5,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.59 : 15,917.76 = 3,592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.59/15,917.76 = 3,592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.59x = 15,917.76 × 3,592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.59x = 57,188,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188,213.88/10,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.70

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