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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.02, 15,756.91 and 3,751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.02, 15,756.91 and 3,751.30 is: 5,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.02 : 15,756.91 = 3,751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.02/15,756.91 = 3,751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.02x = 15,756.91 × 3,751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.02x = 59,108,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108,896.48/10,508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.12

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