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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.26, 15,342.72 and 4,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.26, 15,342.72 and 4,303.44 is: 6,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.26 : 15,342.72 = 4,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.26/15,342.72 = 4,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.26x = 15,342.72 × 4,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.26x = 66,026,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,026,474.96/10,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.19

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