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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.91, 15,373.71 and 3,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.91, 15,373.71 and 3,676.14 is: 5,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.91 : 15,373.71 = 3,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.91/15,373.71 = 3,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.91x = 15,373.71 × 3,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.91x = 56,515,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,515,910.28/10,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.26

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