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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.07, 15,367.57 and 4,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.07, 15,367.57 and 4,402.32 is: 6,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.07 : 15,367.57 = 4,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.07/15,367.57 = 4,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.07x = 15,367.57 × 4,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.07x = 67,652,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,652,861.91/10,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.17

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