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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.42, 15,367.46 and 4,319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.42, 15,367.46 and 4,319.78 is: 6,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.42 : 15,367.46 = 4,319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.42/15,367.46 = 4,319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.42x = 15,367.46 × 4,319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.42x = 66,383,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383,947.92/10,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.38

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