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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.37, 15,961.80 and 3,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.37, 15,961.80 and 3,716.25 is: 5,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.37 : 15,961.80 = 3,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.37/15,961.80 = 3,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.37x = 15,961.80 × 3,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.37x = 59,318,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318,039.25/10,643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.24

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