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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.92, 15,965.88 and 3,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.92, 15,965.88 and 3,716.80 is: 5,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.92 : 15,965.88 = 3,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.92/15,965.88 = 3,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.92x = 15,965.88 × 3,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.92x = 59,341,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341,982.78/10,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.20

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