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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.24, 15,635.99 and 5,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.24, 15,635.99 and 5,158.55 is: 7,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.24 : 15,635.99 = 5,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.24/15,635.99 = 5,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.24x = 15,635.99 × 5,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.24x = 80,659,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659,088.20/10,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.90

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