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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.65, 15,940.80 and 3,607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.65, 15,940.80 and 3,607.65 is: 5,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.65 : 15,940.80 = 3,607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.65/15,940.80 = 3,607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.65x = 15,940.80 × 3,607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.65x = 57,508,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508,827.12/10,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.25

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