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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.56, 15,370.26 and 3,678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.56, 15,370.26 and 3,678.52 is: 5,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.56 : 15,370.26 = 3,678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.56/15,370.26 = 3,678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.56x = 15,370.26 × 3,678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.56x = 56,539,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,539,808.82/10,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.16

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