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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.18, 15,324.95 and 4,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.18, 15,324.95 and 4,369.24 is: 6,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.18 : 15,324.95 = 4,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.18/15,324.95 = 4,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.18x = 15,324.95 × 4,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.18x = 66,958,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,958,390.04/10,212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.72

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