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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.13, 15,993.19 and 3,736.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.13, 15,993.19 and 3,736.63 is: 5,604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.13 : 15,993.19 = 3,736.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.13/15,993.19 = 3,736.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.13x = 15,993.19 × 3,736.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.13x = 59,760,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,553.58/10,662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.94

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