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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.29, 15,761.52 and 4,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.29, 15,761.52 and 4,263.33 is: 6,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.29 : 15,761.52 = 4,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.29/15,761.52 = 4,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.29x = 15,761.52 × 4,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.29x = 67,196,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,196,561.06/10,503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.67

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