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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.92, 15,368.21 and 4,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.92, 15,368.21 and 4,320.28 is: 6,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.92 : 15,368.21 = 4,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.92/15,368.21 = 4,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.92x = 15,368.21 × 4,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.92x = 66,394,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,394,871.86/10,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.13

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