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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.52, 15,920.82 and 3,688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.52, 15,920.82 and 3,688.92 is: 5,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.52 : 15,920.82 = 3,688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.52/15,920.82 = 3,688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.52x = 15,920.82 × 3,688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.52x = 58,730,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,730,631.31/10,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.88

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