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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.12, 15,373.25 and 3,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.12, 15,373.25 and 3,924.53 is: 5,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.12 : 15,373.25 = 3,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.12/15,373.25 = 3,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.12x = 15,373.25 × 3,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.12x = 60,332,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,332,756.70/10,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.48

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