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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.91, 15,924.40 and 3,598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.91, 15,924.40 and 3,598.02 is: 5,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.91 : 15,924.40 = 3,598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.91/15,924.40 = 3,598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.91x = 15,924.40 × 3,598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.91x = 57,296,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,296,309.69/10,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.65

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