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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.46, 15,482.70 and 4,085.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.46, 15,482.70 and 4,085.22 is: 6,125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.46 : 15,482.70 = 4,085.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.46/15,482.70 = 4,085.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.46x = 15,482.70 × 4,085.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.46x = 63,250,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250,235.69/10,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,125.66

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