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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.58, 15,993.42 and 3,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.58, 15,993.42 and 3,732.08 is: 5,600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.58 : 15,993.42 = 3,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.58/15,993.42 = 3,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.58x = 15,993.42 × 3,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.58x = 59,688,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688,722.91/10,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.59

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