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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.38, 15,954.63 and 3,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.38, 15,954.63 and 3,710.88 is: 5,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.38 : 15,954.63 = 3,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.38/15,954.63 = 3,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.38x = 15,954.63 × 3,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.38x = 59,205,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,717.37/10,636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.34

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