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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.86, 15,969.57 and 3,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.86, 15,969.57 and 3,723.58 is: 5,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.86 : 15,969.57 = 3,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.86/15,969.57 = 3,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.86x = 15,969.57 × 3,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.86x = 59,463,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463,971.46/10,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.97

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