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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.73, 15,338.59 and 3,651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.73, 15,338.59 and 3,651.06 is: 5,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.73 : 15,338.59 = 3,651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.73/15,338.59 = 3,651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.73x = 15,338.59 × 3,651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.73x = 56,002,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,002,112.41/10,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.59

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