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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.96, 15,337.44 and 4,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.96, 15,337.44 and 4,381.08 is: 6,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.96 : 15,337.44 = 4,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.96/15,337.44 = 4,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.96x = 15,337.44 × 4,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.96x = 67,194,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194,551.64/10,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.62

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