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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.08, 15,772.77 and 4,593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.08, 15,772.77 and 4,593.45 is: 6,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.08 : 15,772.77 = 4,593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.08/15,772.77 = 4,593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.08x = 15,772.77 × 4,593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.08x = 72,451,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,451,430.36/10,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.31

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