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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.36, 15,269.85 and 4,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.36, 15,269.85 and 4,336.02 is: 6,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.36 : 15,269.85 = 4,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.36/15,269.85 = 4,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.36x = 15,269.85 × 4,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.36x = 66,210,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210,375.00/10,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.38

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