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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.08, 15,385.61 and 3,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.08, 15,385.61 and 3,683.27 is: 5,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.08 : 15,385.61 = 3,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.08/15,385.61 = 3,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.08x = 15,385.61 × 3,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.08x = 56,669,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669,355.21/10,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.90

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