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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.84, 15,983.37 and 3,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.84, 15,983.37 and 3,725.34 is: 5,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.84 : 15,983.37 = 3,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.84/15,983.37 = 3,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.84x = 15,983.37 × 3,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.84x = 59,543,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,543,487.60/10,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.50

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