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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.34, 15,992.83 and 3,739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.34, 15,992.83 and 3,739.06 is: 5,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.34 : 15,992.83 = 3,739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.34/15,992.83 = 3,739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.34x = 15,992.83 × 3,739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.34x = 59,798,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,798,150.94/10,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.20

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