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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.44, 15,284.70 and 4,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.44, 15,284.70 and 4,349.16 is: 6,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.44 : 15,284.70 = 4,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.44/15,284.70 = 4,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.44x = 15,284.70 × 4,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.44x = 66,475,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475,605.85/10,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.21

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