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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.96, 15,944.58 and 3,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.96, 15,944.58 and 3,705.84 is: 5,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.96 : 15,944.58 = 3,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.96/15,944.58 = 3,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.96x = 15,944.58 × 3,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.96x = 59,088,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,088,062.35/10,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.07

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