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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.25, 15,994.71 and 3,732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.25, 15,994.71 and 3,732.75 is: 5,601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.25 : 15,994.71 = 3,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.25/15,994.71 = 3,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.25x = 15,994.71 × 3,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.25x = 59,704,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704,253.75/10,658.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.69

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