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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.91, 15,925.90 and 3,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.91, 15,925.90 and 3,599.02 is: 5,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.91 : 15,925.90 = 3,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.91/15,925.90 = 3,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.91x = 15,925.90 × 3,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.91x = 57,317,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317,632.62/10,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.15

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