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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.75, 15,571.26 and 3,455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.75, 15,571.26 and 3,455.25 is: 5,182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.75 : 15,571.26 = 3,455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.75/15,571.26 = 3,455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.75x = 15,571.26 × 3,455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.75x = 53,802,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802,596.12/10,380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.92

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