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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.36, 15,862.72 and 4,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.36, 15,862.72 and 4,001.44 is: 6,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.36 : 15,862.72 = 4,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.36/15,862.72 = 4,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.36x = 15,862.72 × 4,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.36x = 63,473,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,473,722.32/10,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.04

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