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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.59, 15,368.16 and 3,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.59, 15,368.16 and 3,676.24 is: 5,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.59 : 15,368.16 = 3,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.59/15,368.16 = 3,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.59x = 15,368.16 × 3,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.59x = 56,496,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,496,960.05/10,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.04

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