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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.08, 15,375.23 and 3,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.08, 15,375.23 and 3,587.44 is: 5,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.08 : 15,375.23 = 3,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.08/15,375.23 = 3,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.08x = 15,375.23 × 3,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.08x = 55,157,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,157,685.64/10,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.72

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