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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.68, 15,426.58 and 4,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.68, 15,426.58 and 4,359.84 is: 6,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.68 : 15,426.58 = 4,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.68/15,426.58 = 4,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.68x = 15,426.58 × 4,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.68x = 67,257,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,257,420.55/10,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.48

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