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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.68, 15,401.56 and 4,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.68, 15,401.56 and 4,343.14 is: 6,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.68 : 15,401.56 = 4,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.68/15,401.56 = 4,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.68x = 15,401.56 × 4,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.68x = 66,891,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,891,131.30/10,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.00

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