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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.62, 15,357.75 and 4,313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.62, 15,357.75 and 4,313.98 is: 6,472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.62 : 15,357.75 = 4,313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.62/15,357.75 = 4,313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.62x = 15,357.75 × 4,313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.62x = 66,253,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,253,026.35/10,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.79

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