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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.09, 15,982.25 and 3,724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.09, 15,982.25 and 3,724.59 is: 5,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.09 : 15,982.25 = 3,724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.09/15,982.25 = 3,724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.09x = 15,982.25 × 3,724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.09x = 59,527,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,309.90/10,650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.37

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