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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.46, 15,948.33 and 3,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.46, 15,948.33 and 3,708.34 is: 5,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.46 : 15,948.33 = 3,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.46/15,948.33 = 3,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.46x = 15,948.33 × 3,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.46x = 59,141,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,141,830.07/10,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.82

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