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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.30, 15,367.34 and 3,581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.30, 15,367.34 and 3,581.33 is: 5,371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.30 : 15,367.34 = 3,581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.30/15,367.34 = 3,581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.30x = 15,367.34 × 3,581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.30x = 55,035,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,035,515.76/10,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.78

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