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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.20, 15,954.30 and 3,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.20, 15,954.30 and 3,709.08 is: 5,563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.20 : 15,954.30 = 3,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.20/15,954.30 = 3,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.20x = 15,954.30 × 3,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.20x = 59,175,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,175,775.04/10,636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.62

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