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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.80, 15,374.34 and 3,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.80, 15,374.34 and 3,588.28 is: 5,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.80 : 15,374.34 = 3,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.80/15,374.34 = 3,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.80x = 15,374.34 × 3,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.80x = 55,167,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,167,436.74/10,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.77

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