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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.60, 15,323.40 and 4,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.60, 15,323.40 and 4,383.60 is: 6,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.60 : 15,323.40 = 4,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.60/15,323.40 = 4,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.60x = 15,323.40 × 4,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.60x = 67,171,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,171,656.24/10,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.40

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