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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.34, 15,994.33 and 3,740.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.34, 15,994.33 and 3,740.06 is: 5,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.34 : 15,994.33 = 3,740.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.34/15,994.33 = 3,740.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.34x = 15,994.33 × 3,740.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.34x = 59,819,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,753.86/10,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.70

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