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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.59, 15,983.00 and 3,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.59, 15,983.00 and 3,725.09 is: 5,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.59 : 15,983.00 = 3,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.59/15,983.00 = 3,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.59x = 15,983.00 × 3,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.59x = 59,538,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538,094.84/10,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.12

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