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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.57, 15,425.19 and 4,362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.57, 15,425.19 and 4,362.35 is: 6,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.57 : 15,425.19 = 4,362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.57/15,425.19 = 4,362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.57x = 15,425.19 × 4,362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.57x = 67,290,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,290,000.47/10,285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.18

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