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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,634.46, 15,946.83 and 3,707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,634.46, 15,946.83 and 3,707.34 is: 5,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,634.46 : 15,946.83 = 3,707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,634.46/15,946.83 = 3,707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,634.46x = 15,946.83 × 3,707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,634.46x = 59,120,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,120,320.73/10,634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.32

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