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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.32, 15,947.08 and 4,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.32, 15,947.08 and 4,304.48 is: 6,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.32 : 15,947.08 = 4,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.32/15,947.08 = 4,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.32x = 15,947.08 × 4,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.32x = 68,643,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,643,886.92/10,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.33

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