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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.91, 15,988.50 and 4,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.91, 15,988.50 and 4,085.49 is: 6,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.91 : 15,988.50 = 4,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.91/15,988.50 = 4,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.91x = 15,988.50 × 4,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.91x = 65,320,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,320,856.87/10,658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.29

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