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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.50, 15,370.01 and 3,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.50, 15,370.01 and 3,584.60 is: 5,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.50 : 15,370.01 = 3,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.50/15,370.01 = 3,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.50x = 15,370.01 × 3,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.50x = 55,095,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,095,337.85/10,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.42

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