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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.09, 15,936.82 and 3,699.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.09, 15,936.82 and 3,699.59 is: 5,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.09 : 15,936.82 = 3,699.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.09/15,936.82 = 3,699.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.09x = 15,936.82 × 3,699.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.09x = 58,959,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,959,610.97/10,625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.10

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