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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.38, 15,943.23 and 3,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.38, 15,943.23 and 3,706.74 is: 5,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.38 : 15,943.23 = 3,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.38/15,943.23 = 3,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.38x = 15,943.23 × 3,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.38x = 59,097,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,097,408.37/10,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.86

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