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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.84, 15,995.40 and 3,733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.84, 15,995.40 and 3,733.34 is: 5,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.84 : 15,995.40 = 3,733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.84/15,995.40 = 3,733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.84x = 15,995.40 × 3,733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.84x = 59,716,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,716,266.64/10,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.51

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