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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.24, 15,250.48 and 4,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.24, 15,250.48 and 4,323.68 is: 6,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.24 : 15,250.48 = 4,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.24/15,250.48 = 4,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.24x = 15,250.48 × 4,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.24x = 65,938,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,938,195.37/10,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.45

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