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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,618.68, 15,927.84 and 3,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,618.68, 15,927.84 and 3,693 is: 5,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,618.68 : 15,927.84 = 3,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,618.68/15,927.84 = 3,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,618.68x = 15,927.84 × 3,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,618.68x = 58,821,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,821,513.12/10,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.44

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