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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.33, 15,367.95 and 4,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.33, 15,367.95 and 4,317.84 is: 6,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.33 : 15,367.95 = 4,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.33/15,367.95 = 4,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.33x = 15,367.95 × 4,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.33x = 66,356,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,356,349.23/10,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.27

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