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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.54, 15,350.06 and 4,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.54, 15,350.06 and 4,390.58 is: 6,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.54 : 15,350.06 = 4,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.54/15,350.06 = 4,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.54x = 15,350.06 × 4,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.54x = 67,395,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,395,666.43/10,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.48

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