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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,619.72, 15,931.02 and 3,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,619.72, 15,931.02 and 3,693.32 is: 5,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,619.72 : 15,931.02 = 3,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,619.72/15,931.02 = 3,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,619.72x = 15,931.02 × 3,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,619.72x = 58,838,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838,354.79/10,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.48

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