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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.34, 15,304.41 and 4,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.34, 15,304.41 and 4,675.32 is: 7,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.34 : 15,304.41 = 4,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.34/15,304.41 = 4,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.34x = 15,304.41 × 4,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.34x = 71,553,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,553,014.16/10,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.10

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