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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,943.76, 15,058.62 and 10,637.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,943.76, 15,058.62 and 10,637.58 is: 14,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,943.76 : 15,058.62 = 10,637.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,943.76/15,058.62 = 10,637.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,943.76x = 15,058.62 × 10,637.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,943.76x = 160,187,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,187,274.94/10,943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,637.32

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