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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.52, 15,487.94 and 4,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.52, 15,487.94 and 4,086.38 is: 6,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.52 : 15,487.94 = 4,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.52/15,487.94 = 4,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.52x = 15,487.94 × 4,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.52x = 63,289,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,289,608.26/10,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.25

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