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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,528.67, 15,779.34 and 4,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,528.67, 15,779.34 and 4,281.41 is: 6,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528.67 : 15,779.34 = 4,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528.67/15,779.34 = 4,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528.67x = 15,779.34 × 4,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528.67x = 67,557,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,557,723.77/10,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.55

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