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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.54, 15,374.07 and 3,677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.54, 15,374.07 and 3,677.58 is: 5,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.54 : 15,374.07 = 3,677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.54/15,374.07 = 3,677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.54x = 15,374.07 × 3,677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.54x = 56,539,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,539,372.35/10,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.21

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