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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.52, 15,488.04 and 4,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.52, 15,488.04 and 4,486.32 is: 6,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.52 : 15,488.04 = 4,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.52/15,488.04 = 4,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.52x = 15,488.04 × 4,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.52x = 69,484,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,484,303.61/10,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.38

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