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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.52, 15,995.07 and 5,729.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.52, 15,995.07 and 5,729.67 is: 8,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.52 : 15,995.07 = 5,729.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.52/15,995.07 = 5,729.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.52x = 15,995.07 × 5,729.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.52x = 91,646,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,646,472.73/10,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.42

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