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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.70, 15,947.55 and 3,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.70, 15,947.55 and 3,704.58 is: 5,556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.70 : 15,947.55 = 3,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.70/15,947.55 = 3,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.70x = 15,947.55 × 3,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.70x = 59,078,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078,974.78/10,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.87

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