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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.03, 15,386.57 and 4,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.03, 15,386.57 and 4,335.84 is: 6,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.03 : 15,386.57 = 4,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.03/15,386.57 = 4,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.03x = 15,386.57 × 4,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.03x = 66,713,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,713,683.99/10,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.02

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