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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.92, 15,429.66 and 4,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.92, 15,429.66 and 4,363.86 is: 6,548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.92 : 15,429.66 = 4,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.92/15,429.66 = 4,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.92x = 15,429.66 × 4,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.92x = 67,332,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,332,876.09/10,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.03

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