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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.92, 15,812.72 and 4,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.92, 15,812.72 and 4,301.68 is: 6,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.92 : 15,812.72 = 4,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.92/15,812.72 = 4,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.92x = 15,812.72 × 4,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.92x = 68,021,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,021,261.37/10,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.45

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