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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.08, 15,983.90 and 3,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.08, 15,983.90 and 3,725.58 is: 5,590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.08 : 15,983.90 = 3,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.08/15,983.90 = 3,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.08x = 15,983.90 × 3,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.08x = 59,549,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549,298.16/10,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.92

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