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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.36, 15,317.16 and 4,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.36, 15,317.16 and 4,363.96 is: 6,548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.36 : 15,317.16 = 4,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.36/15,317.16 = 4,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.36x = 15,317.16 × 4,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.36x = 66,843,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,843,473.55/10,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.56

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