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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.56, 15,994.17 and 3,640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.56, 15,994.17 and 3,640.74 is: 5,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.56 : 15,994.17 = 3,640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.56/15,994.17 = 3,640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.56x = 15,994.17 × 3,640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.56x = 58,230,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,230,614.49/10,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.25

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