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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.20, 15,327.42 and 4,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.20, 15,327.42 and 4,383.16 is: 6,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.20 : 15,327.42 = 4,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.20/15,327.42 = 4,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.20x = 15,327.42 × 4,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.20x = 67,182,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,534.25/10,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.50

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