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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.50, 15,941.49 and 3,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.50, 15,941.49 and 3,700 is: 5,551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.50 : 15,941.49 = 3,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.50/15,941.49 = 3,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.50x = 15,941.49 × 3,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.50x = 58,983,513
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983,513/10,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.13

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