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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.96, 15,979.68 and 3,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.96, 15,979.68 and 3,726 is: 5,590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.96 : 15,979.68 = 3,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.96/15,979.68 = 3,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.96x = 15,979.68 × 3,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.96x = 59,540,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,287.68/10,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.13

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