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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.37, 15,372.52 and 4,320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.37, 15,372.52 and 4,320.89 is: 6,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.37 : 15,372.52 = 4,320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.37/15,372.52 = 4,320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.37x = 15,372.52 × 4,320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.37x = 66,422,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,422,967.94/10,244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.85

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