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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,529.62, 15,794.39 and 4,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,529.62, 15,794.39 and 4,288.25 is: 6,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,529.62 : 15,794.39 = 4,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,529.62/15,794.39 = 4,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,529.62x = 15,794.39 × 4,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,529.62x = 67,730,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730,213.95/10,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.35

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