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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.32, 15,955.29 and 4,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.32, 15,955.29 and 4,063.38 is: 6,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.32 : 15,955.29 = 4,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.32/15,955.29 = 4,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.32x = 15,955.29 × 4,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.32x = 64,832,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832,406.28/10,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.96

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