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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.92, 15,426.66 and 4,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.92, 15,426.66 and 4,361.86 is: 6,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.92 : 15,426.66 = 4,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.92/15,426.66 = 4,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.92x = 15,426.66 × 4,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.92x = 67,288,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,288,931.19/10,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.03

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