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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.52, 15,739.96 and 4,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.52, 15,739.96 and 4,332.52 is: 6,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.52 : 15,739.96 = 4,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.52/15,739.96 = 4,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.52x = 15,739.96 × 4,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.52x = 68,193,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,193,691.50/10,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.75

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