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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.38, 15,563.96 and 4,452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.38, 15,563.96 and 4,452.53 is: 6,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.38 : 15,563.96 = 4,452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.38/15,563.96 = 4,452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.38x = 15,563.96 × 4,452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.38x = 69,298,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,298,998.82/10,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.18

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