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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.26, 15,827.35 and 4,314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.26, 15,827.35 and 4,314.52 is: 6,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.26 : 15,827.35 = 4,314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.26/15,827.35 = 4,314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.26x = 15,827.35 × 4,314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.26x = 68,287,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,287,349.77/10,549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.19

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