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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.54, 15,901.90 and 4,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.54, 15,901.90 and 4,359.82 is: 6,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.54 : 15,901.90 = 4,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.54/15,901.90 = 4,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.54x = 15,901.90 × 4,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.54x = 69,329,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,329,421.66/10,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.56

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