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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.13, 15,940.50 and 3,701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.13, 15,940.50 and 3,701.45 is: 5,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.13 : 15,940.50 = 3,701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.13/15,940.50 = 3,701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.13x = 15,940.50 × 3,701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.13x = 59,002,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002,884.02/10,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.10

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