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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.04, 15,371.82 and 3,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.04, 15,371.82 and 3,676.08 is: 5,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.04 : 15,371.82 = 3,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.04/15,371.82 = 3,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.04x = 15,371.82 × 3,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.04x = 56,508,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508,040.07/10,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.96

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