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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.65, 15,921.81 and 3,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.65, 15,921.81 and 3,593.16 is: 5,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.65 : 15,921.81 = 3,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.65/15,921.81 = 3,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.65x = 15,921.81 × 3,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.65x = 57,209,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,610.82/10,614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.69

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