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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.52, 15,957.61 and 4,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.52, 15,957.61 and 4,064.25 is: 6,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.52 : 15,957.61 = 4,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.52/15,957.61 = 4,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.52x = 15,957.61 × 4,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.52x = 64,855,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,855,636.65/10,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.73

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