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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.61, 15,823.07 and 4,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.61, 15,823.07 and 4,317 is: 6,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.61 : 15,823.07 = 4,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.61/15,823.07 = 4,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.61x = 15,823.07 × 4,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.61x = 68,308,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,308,193.19/10,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.11

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