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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.14, 15,493.88 and 3,751.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.14, 15,493.88 and 3,751.85 is: 5,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.14 : 15,493.88 = 3,751.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.14/15,493.88 = 3,751.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.14x = 15,493.88 × 3,751.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.14x = 58,130,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,130,761.79/10,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.02

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