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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.62, 15,892.72 and 4,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.62, 15,892.72 and 4,354.01 is: 6,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.62 : 15,892.72 = 4,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.62/15,892.72 = 4,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.62x = 15,892.72 × 4,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.62x = 69,197,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,197,050.92/10,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.73

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