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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.04, 15,948.54 and 3,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.04, 15,948.54 and 3,707.08 is: 5,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.04 : 15,948.54 = 3,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.04/15,948.54 = 3,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.04x = 15,948.54 × 3,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.04x = 59,122,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122,513.66/10,632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.79

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