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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.63, 15,563.58 and 3,450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.63, 15,563.58 and 3,450.13 is: 5,175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.63 : 15,563.58 = 3,450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.63/15,563.58 = 3,450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.63x = 15,563.58 × 3,450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.63x = 53,696,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,696,279.20/10,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,175.23

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