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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.06, 15,366.51 and 3,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.06, 15,366.51 and 3,676.02 is: 5,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.06 : 15,366.51 = 3,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.06/15,366.51 = 3,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.06x = 15,366.51 × 3,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.06x = 56,487,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487,598.09/10,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.42

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