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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.82, 15,367.19 and 4,402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.82, 15,367.19 and 4,402.07 is: 6,601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.82 : 15,367.19 = 4,402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.82/15,367.19 = 4,402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.82x = 15,367.19 × 4,402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.82x = 67,647,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647,369.25/10,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.79

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