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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.04, 15,560.81 and 3,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.04, 15,560.81 and 3,801.28 is: 5,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.04 : 15,560.81 = 3,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.04/15,560.81 = 3,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.04x = 15,560.81 × 3,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.04x = 59,150,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150,981.36/10,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.28

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