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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.61, 15,996.93 and 3,737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.61, 15,996.93 and 3,737.49 is: 5,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.61 : 15,996.93 = 3,737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.61/15,996.93 = 3,737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.61x = 15,996.93 × 3,737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.61x = 59,788,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,788,365.91/10,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.24

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