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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.22, 15,990.53 and 3,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.22, 15,990.53 and 3,641.84 is: 5,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.22 : 15,990.53 = 3,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.22/15,990.53 = 3,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.22x = 15,990.53 × 3,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.22x = 58,234,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,871.82/10,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.82

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