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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.24, 15,373.08 and 3,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.24, 15,373.08 and 3,675.84 is: 5,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.24 : 15,373.08 = 3,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.24/15,373.08 = 3,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.24x = 15,373.08 × 3,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.24x = 56,508,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508,982.39/10,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.40

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