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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.96, 15,300.72 and 4,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.96, 15,300.72 and 4,355.52 is: 6,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.96 : 15,300.72 = 4,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.96/15,300.72 = 4,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.96x = 15,300.72 × 4,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.96x = 66,642,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642,591.97/10,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.13

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