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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.38, 15,948.70 and 3,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.38, 15,948.70 and 3,706.88 is: 5,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.38 : 15,948.70 = 3,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.38/15,948.70 = 3,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.38x = 15,948.70 × 3,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.38x = 59,119,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,119,828.05/10,632.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.36

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