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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.70, 15,387.63 and 4,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.70, 15,387.63 and 4,336.52 is: 6,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.70 : 15,387.63 = 4,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.70/15,387.63 = 4,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.70x = 15,387.63 × 4,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.70x = 66,728,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,728,765.25/10,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.07

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