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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,278.59, 15,419.49 and 4,355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,278.59, 15,419.49 and 4,355.49 is: 6,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,278.59 : 15,419.49 = 4,355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,278.59/15,419.49 = 4,355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,278.59x = 15,419.49 × 4,355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,278.59x = 67,159,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159,401.51/10,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.91

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