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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.93, 15,380.69 and 3,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.93, 15,380.69 and 3,676.08 is: 5,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.93 : 15,380.69 = 3,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.93/15,380.69 = 3,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.93x = 15,380.69 × 3,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.93x = 56,540,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540,686.19/10,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.74

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