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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.69, 15,381.63 and 4,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.69, 15,381.63 and 4,332.53 is: 6,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.69 : 15,381.63 = 4,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.69/15,381.63 = 4,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.69x = 15,381.63 × 4,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.69x = 66,641,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,641,373.42/10,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.09

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