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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.88, 15,945.48 and 3,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.88, 15,945.48 and 3,708.24 is: 5,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.88 : 15,945.48 = 3,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.88/15,945.48 = 3,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.88x = 15,945.48 × 3,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.88x = 59,129,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,129,666.76/10,628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.11

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