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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.42, 15,974.85 and 3,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.42, 15,974.85 and 3,727.14 is: 5,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.42 : 15,974.85 = 3,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.42/15,974.85 = 3,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.42x = 15,974.85 × 3,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.42x = 59,540,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,502.43/10,656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.29

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