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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.76, 15,976.14 and 3,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.76, 15,976.14 and 3,727.24 is: 5,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.76 : 15,976.14 = 3,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.76/15,976.14 = 3,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.76x = 15,976.14 × 3,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.76x = 59,546,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546,908.05/10,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.86

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