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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.92, 15,934.89 and 3,605.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.92, 15,934.89 and 3,605.03 is: 5,404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.92 : 15,934.89 = 3,605.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.92/15,934.89 = 3,605.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.92x = 15,934.89 × 3,605.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.92x = 57,445,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,445,756.50/10,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.16

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