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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.74, 15,375.33 and 3,677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.74, 15,375.33 and 3,677.34 is: 5,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.74 : 15,375.33 = 3,677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.74/15,375.33 = 3,677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.74x = 15,375.33 × 3,677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.74x = 56,540,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540,316.02/10,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.65

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