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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.42, 15,995.14 and 3,736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.42, 15,995.14 and 3,736.30 is: 5,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.42 : 15,995.14 = 3,736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.42/15,995.14 = 3,736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.42x = 15,995.14 × 3,736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.42x = 59,762,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762,641.58/10,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.45

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