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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.06, 15,940.40 and 3,701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.06, 15,940.40 and 3,701.38 is: 5,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.06 : 15,940.40 = 3,701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.06/15,940.40 = 3,701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.06x = 15,940.40 × 3,701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.06x = 59,001,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001,477.75/10,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.00

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