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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.06, 15,985.29 and 3,726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.06, 15,985.29 and 3,726.62 is: 5,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.06 : 15,985.29 = 3,726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.06/15,985.29 = 3,726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.06x = 15,985.29 × 3,726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.06x = 59,571,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571,101.42/10,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.45

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