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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.06, 15,425.52 and 4,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.06, 15,425.52 and 4,436.26 is: 6,657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.06 : 15,425.52 = 4,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.06/15,425.52 = 4,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.06x = 15,425.52 × 4,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.06x = 68,431,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431,617.36/10,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.38

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