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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.63, 15,943.61 and 3,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.63, 15,943.61 and 3,706.99 is: 5,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.63 : 15,943.61 = 3,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.63/15,943.61 = 3,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.63x = 15,943.61 × 3,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.63x = 59,102,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,784.30/10,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.24

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