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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.57, 15,942.96 and 4,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.57, 15,942.96 and 4,301.73 is: 6,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.57 : 15,942.96 = 4,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.57/15,942.96 = 4,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.57x = 15,942.96 × 4,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.57x = 68,582,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,582,309.32/10,632.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.21

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