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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.32, 15,897.30 and 4,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.32, 15,897.30 and 4,359.82 is: 6,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.32 : 15,897.30 = 4,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.32/15,897.30 = 4,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.32x = 15,897.30 × 4,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.32x = 69,309,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,309,366.49/10,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.11

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