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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.29, 15,401.96 and 4,350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.29, 15,401.96 and 4,350.89 is: 6,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.29 : 15,401.96 = 4,350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.29/15,401.96 = 4,350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.29x = 15,401.96 × 4,350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.29x = 67,012,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012,233.74/10,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.05

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