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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,642.76, 15,964.07 and 3,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,642.76, 15,964.07 and 3,717.26 is: 5,575.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,642.76 : 15,964.07 = 3,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,642.76/15,964.07 = 3,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,642.76x = 15,964.07 × 3,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,642.76x = 59,342,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,500.44/10,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.86

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