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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.38, 15,350.94 and 4,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.38, 15,350.94 and 4,388.60 is: 6,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.38 : 15,350.94 = 4,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.38/15,350.94 = 4,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.38x = 15,350.94 × 4,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.38x = 67,369,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369,135.28/10,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.27

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