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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.03, 15,962.84 and 3,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.03, 15,962.84 and 3,711.53 is: 5,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.03 : 15,962.84 = 3,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.03/15,962.84 = 3,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.03x = 15,962.84 × 3,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.03x = 59,246,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246,559.55/10,637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.84

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