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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.59, 15,536.70 and 4,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.59, 15,536.70 and 4,433.28 is: 6,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.59 : 15,536.70 = 4,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.59/15,536.70 = 4,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.59x = 15,536.70 × 4,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.59x = 68,878,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,878,541.38/10,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.98

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