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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.83, 15,411.60 and 3,701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.83, 15,411.60 and 3,701.25 is: 5,550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.83 : 15,411.60 = 3,701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.83/15,411.60 = 3,701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.83x = 15,411.60 × 3,701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.83x = 57,042,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042,184.50/10,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.56

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