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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.26, 15,985.53 and 3,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.26, 15,985.53 and 3,731.58 is: 5,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.26 : 15,985.53 = 3,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.26/15,985.53 = 3,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.26x = 15,985.53 × 3,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.26x = 59,651,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,651,284.04/10,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.24

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