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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.72, 15,629.65 and 4,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.72, 15,629.65 and 4,263.72 is: 6,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.72 : 15,629.65 = 4,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.72/15,629.65 = 4,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.72x = 15,629.65 × 4,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.72x = 66,640,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,640,451.30/10,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.61

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