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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.62, 15,558.43 and 4,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.62, 15,558.43 and 4,525.68 is: 6,790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.62 : 15,558.43 = 4,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.62/15,558.43 = 4,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.62x = 15,558.43 × 4,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.62x = 70,412,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,412,475.48/10,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.92

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