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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.82, 15,359.70 and 4,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.82, 15,359.70 and 4,397.04 is: 6,594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.82 : 15,359.70 = 4,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.82/15,359.70 = 4,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.82x = 15,359.70 × 4,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.82x = 67,537,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,537,215.29/10,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.26

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