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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,638.03, 15,964.34 and 3,712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,638.03, 15,964.34 and 3,712.53 is: 5,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638.03 : 15,964.34 = 3,712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638.03/15,964.34 = 3,712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638.03x = 15,964.34 × 3,712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638.03x = 59,268,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268,091.18/10,638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.34

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