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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.63, 15,395.58 and 4,339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.63, 15,395.58 and 4,339.58 is: 6,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.63 : 15,395.58 = 4,339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.63/15,395.58 = 4,339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.63x = 15,395.58 × 4,339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.63x = 66,810,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,810,274.08/10,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.06

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