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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.44, 15,609.60 and 4,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.44, 15,609.60 and 4,248 is: 6,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.44 : 15,609.60 = 4,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.44/15,609.60 = 4,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.44x = 15,609.60 × 4,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.44x = 66,309,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,309,580.80/10,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.59

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