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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.32, 15,872.36 and 4,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.32, 15,872.36 and 4,340.28 is: 6,513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.32 : 15,872.36 = 4,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.32/15,872.36 = 4,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.32x = 15,872.36 × 4,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.32x = 68,890,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890,486.66/10,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.04

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