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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.08, 15,897.78 and 4,356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.08, 15,897.78 and 4,356.97 is: 6,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.08 : 15,897.78 = 4,356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.08/15,897.78 = 4,356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.08x = 15,897.78 × 4,356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.08x = 69,266,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,266,150.53/10,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.58

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