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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.64, 15,949.02 and 3,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.64, 15,949.02 and 3,707.14 is: 5,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.64 : 15,949.02 = 3,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.64/15,949.02 = 3,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.64x = 15,949.02 × 3,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.64x = 59,125,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125,250.00/10,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.73

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