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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.82, 15,371.92 and 3,585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.82, 15,371.92 and 3,585.89 is: 5,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.82 : 15,371.92 = 3,585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.82/15,371.92 = 3,585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.82x = 15,371.92 × 3,585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.82x = 55,122,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122,057.12/10,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.33

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