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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.84, 15,984.87 and 3,726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.84, 15,984.87 and 3,726.34 is: 5,592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.84 : 15,984.87 = 3,726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.84/15,984.87 = 3,726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.84x = 15,984.87 × 3,726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.84x = 59,565,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,565,060.48/10,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.00

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