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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.70, 15,937.93 and 4,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.70, 15,937.93 and 4,052.55 is: 6,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.70 : 15,937.93 = 4,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.70/15,937.93 = 4,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.70x = 15,937.93 × 4,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.70x = 64,589,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,258.22/10,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.59

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