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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.72, 15,337.08 and 4,377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.72, 15,337.08 and 4,377.54 is: 6,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.72 : 15,337.08 = 4,377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.72/15,337.08 = 4,377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.72x = 15,337.08 × 4,377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.72x = 67,138,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138,681.18/10,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.31

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