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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.34, 15,413.69 and 3,611.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.34, 15,413.69 and 3,611.03 is: 5,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.34 : 15,413.69 = 3,611.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.34/15,413.69 = 3,611.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.34x = 15,413.69 × 3,611.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.34x = 55,659,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,297.00/10,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.78

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