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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.87, 15,952.06 and 3,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.87, 15,952.06 and 3,709.75 is: 5,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.87 : 15,952.06 = 3,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.87/15,952.06 = 3,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.87x = 15,952.06 × 3,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.87x = 59,178,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,178,154.59/10,636.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.49

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