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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.36, 15,948.60 and 3,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.36, 15,948.60 and 3,705.24 is: 5,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.36 : 15,948.60 = 3,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.36/15,948.60 = 3,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.36x = 15,948.60 × 3,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.36x = 59,093,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,093,390.66/10,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.88

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