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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.59, 15,076.76 and 3,388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.59, 15,076.76 and 3,388.65 is: 5,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.59 : 15,076.76 = 3,388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.59/15,076.76 = 3,388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.59x = 15,076.76 × 3,388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.59x = 51,089,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089,845.83/10,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.75

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