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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.03, 15,351.73 and 3,660.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.03, 15,351.73 and 3,660.53 is: 5,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.03 : 15,351.73 = 3,660.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.03/15,351.73 = 3,660.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.03x = 15,351.73 × 3,660.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.03x = 56,195,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195,382.31/10,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.50

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