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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.79, 15,354.86 and 4,319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.79, 15,354.86 and 4,319.39 is: 6,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.79 : 15,354.86 = 4,319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.79/15,354.86 = 4,319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.79x = 15,354.86 × 4,319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.79x = 66,323,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,530.36/10,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.88

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