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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.13, 15,802.72 and 4,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.13, 15,802.72 and 4,294.52 is: 6,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.13 : 15,802.72 = 4,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.13/15,802.72 = 4,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.13x = 15,802.72 × 4,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.13x = 67,865,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,865,078.68/10,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.40

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