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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,633.93, 15,951.63 and 3,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,633.93, 15,951.63 and 3,611.08 is: 5,416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,633.93 : 15,951.63 = 3,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,633.93/15,951.63 = 3,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,633.93x = 15,951.63 × 3,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,633.93x = 57,602,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,602,572.18/10,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.87

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