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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.38, 15,357.47 and 4,310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.38, 15,357.47 and 4,310.81 is: 6,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.38 : 15,357.47 = 4,310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.38/15,357.47 = 4,310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.38x = 15,357.47 × 4,310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.38x = 66,203,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203,135.25/10,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.70

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