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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.12, 15,988.70 and 3,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.12, 15,988.70 and 3,732 is: 5,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.12 : 15,988.70 = 3,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.12/15,988.70 = 3,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.12x = 15,988.70 × 3,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.12x = 59,669,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,669,828.40/10,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.01

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