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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.08, 15,995.92 and 3,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.08, 15,995.92 and 3,733.60 is: 5,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.08 : 15,995.92 = 3,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.08/15,995.92 = 3,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.08x = 15,995.92 × 3,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.08x = 59,722,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722,366.91/10,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.96

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