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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.62, 15,917.76 and 3,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.62, 15,917.76 and 3,592.70 is: 5,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.62 : 15,917.76 = 3,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.62/15,917.76 = 3,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.62x = 15,917.76 × 3,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.62x = 57,187,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187,736.35/10,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.64

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