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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.84, 15,996.87 and 3,734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.84, 15,996.87 and 3,734.34 is: 5,604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.84 : 15,996.87 = 3,734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.84/15,996.87 = 3,734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.84x = 15,996.87 × 3,734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.84x = 59,737,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,737,751.52/10,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.00

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