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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.50, 15,946.29 and 3,610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.50, 15,946.29 and 3,610.74 is: 5,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.50 : 15,946.29 = 3,610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.50/15,946.29 = 3,610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.50x = 15,946.29 × 3,610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.50x = 57,577,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,577,907.15/10,630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.29

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