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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.95, 15,773.76 and 4,277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.95, 15,773.76 and 4,277.69 is: 6,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.95 : 15,773.76 = 4,277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.95/15,773.76 = 4,277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.95x = 15,773.76 × 4,277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.95x = 67,475,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475,278.81/10,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.98

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