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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.41, 15,384.33 and 3,681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.41, 15,384.33 and 3,681.05 is: 5,522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.41 : 15,384.33 = 3,681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.41/15,384.33 = 3,681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.41x = 15,384.33 × 3,681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.41x = 56,630,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,630,411.02/10,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.00

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