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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.89, 15,356.72 and 4,310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.89, 15,356.72 and 4,310.31 is: 6,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.89 : 15,356.72 = 4,310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.89/15,356.72 = 4,310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.89x = 15,356.72 × 4,310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.89x = 66,192,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192,223.78/10,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,467.95

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