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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.44, 15,373.08 and 3,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.44, 15,373.08 and 3,675.60 is: 5,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.44 : 15,373.08 = 3,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.44/15,373.08 = 3,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.44x = 15,373.08 × 3,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.44x = 56,505,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,292.85/10,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.94

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