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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.98, 15,944.04 and 3,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.98, 15,944.04 and 3,611.52 is: 5,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.98 : 15,944.04 = 3,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.98/15,944.04 = 3,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.98x = 15,944.04 × 3,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.98x = 57,582,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582,219.34/10,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.45

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