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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,602.49, 15,903.80 and 3,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,602.49, 15,903.80 and 3,675.37 is: 5,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,602.49 : 15,903.80 = 3,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,602.49/15,903.80 = 3,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,602.49x = 15,903.80 × 3,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,602.49x = 58,452,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452,251.51/10,602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.07

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