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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,653.87, 15,977.57 and 3,726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,653.87, 15,977.57 and 3,726.75 is: 5,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,653.87 : 15,977.57 = 3,726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,653.87/15,977.57 = 3,726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,653.87x = 15,977.57 × 3,726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,653.87x = 59,544,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,544,390.36/10,653.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.99

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