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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.96, 15,483.45 and 4,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.96, 15,483.45 and 4,085.72 is: 6,126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.96 : 15,483.45 = 4,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.96/15,483.45 = 4,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.96x = 15,483.45 × 4,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.96x = 63,261,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,261,041.33/10,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.41

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