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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.48, 15,942.24 and 3,606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.48, 15,942.24 and 3,606.36 is: 5,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.48 : 15,942.24 = 3,606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.48/15,942.24 = 3,606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.48x = 15,942.24 × 3,606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.48x = 57,493,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,456.65/10,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.40

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