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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.83, 15,373.89 and 4,325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.83, 15,373.89 and 4,325.19 is: 6,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.83 : 15,373.89 = 4,325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.83/15,373.89 = 4,325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.83x = 15,373.89 × 4,325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.83x = 66,494,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,494,995.29/10,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.32

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