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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.77, 15,797.84 and 4,289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.77, 15,797.84 and 4,289.18 is: 6,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.77 : 15,797.84 = 4,289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.77/15,797.84 = 4,289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.77x = 15,797.84 × 4,289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.77x = 67,759,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759,678.94/10,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,437.50

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