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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.40, 15,994.73 and 3,732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.40, 15,994.73 and 3,732.90 is: 5,601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.40 : 15,994.73 = 3,732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.40/15,994.73 = 3,732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.40x = 15,994.73 × 3,732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.40x = 59,706,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706,676.97/10,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.84

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