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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,640.35, 15,950.59 and 3,615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,640.35, 15,950.59 and 3,615.56 is: 5,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,640.35 : 15,950.59 = 3,615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,640.35/15,950.59 = 3,615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,640.35x = 15,950.59 × 3,615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,640.35x = 57,670,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670,315.18/10,640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.96

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