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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.68, 15,374.28 and 4,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.68, 15,374.28 and 4,325.04 is: 6,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.68 : 15,374.28 = 4,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.68/15,374.28 = 4,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.68x = 15,374.28 × 4,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.68x = 66,494,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494,375.97/10,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.36

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