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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.56, 15,983.04 and 3,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.56, 15,983.04 and 3,725.12 is: 5,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.56 : 15,983.04 = 3,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.56/15,983.04 = 3,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.56x = 15,983.04 × 3,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.56x = 59,538,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538,741.96/10,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.20

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