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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.09, 15,406.76 and 3,607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.09, 15,406.76 and 3,607.75 is: 5,411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.09 : 15,406.76 = 3,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.09/15,406.76 = 3,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.09x = 15,406.76 × 3,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.09x = 55,583,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583,681.83/10,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.66

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