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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,526.59, 15,784.08 and 4,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,526.59, 15,784.08 and 4,285 is: 6,425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,526.59 : 15,784.08 = 4,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,526.59/15,784.08 = 4,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,526.59x = 15,784.08 × 4,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,526.59x = 67,634,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,634,782.80/10,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,425.14

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