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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.47, 15,335.03 and 4,379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.47, 15,335.03 and 4,379.83 is: 6,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.47 : 15,335.03 = 4,379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.47/15,335.03 = 4,379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.47x = 15,335.03 × 4,379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.47x = 67,164,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164,824.44/10,220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.60

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