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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.58, 15,993.67 and 3,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.58, 15,993.67 and 3,732.10 is: 5,600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.58 : 15,993.67 = 3,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.58/15,993.67 = 3,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.58x = 15,993.67 × 3,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.58x = 59,689,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,689,975.81/10,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.71

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