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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.02, 15,755.41 and 3,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.02, 15,755.41 and 3,750.30 is: 5,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.02 : 15,755.41 = 3,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.02/15,755.41 = 3,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.02x = 15,755.41 × 3,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.02x = 59,087,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087,518.81/10,507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.62

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