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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,603.52, 15,897.96 and 4,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,603.52, 15,897.96 and 4,274.48 is: 6,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,603.52 : 15,897.96 = 4,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,603.52/15,897.96 = 4,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,603.52x = 15,897.96 × 4,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,603.52x = 67,955,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955,512.06/10,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,408.77

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