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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.78, 15,976.04 and 3,628.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.78, 15,976.04 and 3,628.89 is: 5,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.78 : 15,976.04 = 3,628.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.78/15,976.04 = 3,628.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.78x = 15,976.04 × 3,628.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.78x = 57,975,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,975,273.65/10,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.29

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