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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.03, 15,974.91 and 3,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.03, 15,974.91 and 3,628.14 is: 5,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.03 : 15,974.91 = 3,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.03/15,974.91 = 3,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.03x = 15,974.91 × 3,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.03x = 57,959,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,959,209.97/10,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.16

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