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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.41, 15,920.66 and 3,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.41, 15,920.66 and 3,595.52 is: 5,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.41 : 15,920.66 = 3,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.41/15,920.66 = 3,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.41x = 15,920.66 × 3,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.41x = 57,242,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242,953.86/10,620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.90

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