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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.25, 15,462.09 and 3,381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.25, 15,462.09 and 3,381.75 is: 5,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.25 : 15,462.09 = 3,381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.25/15,462.09 = 3,381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.25x = 15,462.09 × 3,381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.25x = 52,288,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,288,922.86/10,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.02

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