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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.96, 15,952.08 and 3,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.96, 15,952.08 and 3,710.84 is: 5,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.96 : 15,952.08 = 3,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.96/15,952.08 = 3,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.96x = 15,952.08 × 3,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.96x = 59,195,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,195,616.55/10,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.56

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