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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.52, 15,560.76 and 4,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.52, 15,560.76 and 4,530 is: 6,795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.52 : 15,560.76 = 4,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.52/15,560.76 = 4,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.52x = 15,560.76 × 4,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.52x = 70,490,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,490,242.80/10,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.21

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