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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.56, 15,995.04 and 3,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.56, 15,995.04 and 3,733.12 is: 5,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.56 : 15,995.04 = 3,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.56/15,995.04 = 3,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.56x = 15,995.04 × 3,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.56x = 59,711,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711,403.72/10,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.20

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