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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.47, 15,311.95 and 4,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.47, 15,311.95 and 4,366.25 is: 6,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.47 : 15,311.95 = 4,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.47/15,311.95 = 4,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.47x = 15,311.95 × 4,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.47x = 66,855,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,855,714.21/10,216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.92

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