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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,655.76, 15,983.28 and 3,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,655.76, 15,983.28 and 3,730.08 is: 5,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,655.76 : 15,983.28 = 3,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,655.76/15,983.28 = 3,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,655.76x = 15,983.28 × 3,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,655.76x = 59,618,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,618,913.06/10,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.99

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