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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.32, 15,367.94 and 4,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.32, 15,367.94 and 4,402.56 is: 6,602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.32 : 15,367.94 = 4,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.32/15,367.94 = 4,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.32x = 15,367.94 × 4,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.32x = 67,658,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,658,277.93/10,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.53

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