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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.56, 15,982.92 and 3,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.56, 15,982.92 and 3,725.06 is: 5,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.56 : 15,982.92 = 3,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.56/15,982.92 = 3,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.56x = 15,982.92 × 3,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.56x = 59,537,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,537,256.06/10,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.06

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