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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.36, 15,995.04 and 3,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.36, 15,995.04 and 3,736.24 is: 5,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.36 : 15,995.04 = 3,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.36/15,995.04 = 3,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.36x = 15,995.04 × 3,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.36x = 59,761,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,761,308.25/10,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.36

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