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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.76, 15,862.39 and 4,250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.76, 15,862.39 and 4,250.38 is: 6,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.76 : 15,862.39 = 4,250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.76/15,862.39 = 4,250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.76x = 15,862.39 × 4,250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.76x = 67,421,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421,172.25/10,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.07

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