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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.87, 15,954.53 and 3,613.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.87, 15,954.53 and 3,613.02 is: 5,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.87 : 15,954.53 = 3,613.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.87/15,954.53 = 3,613.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.87x = 15,954.53 × 3,613.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.87x = 57,644,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,035.98/10,635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.78

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