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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.07, 15,377.27 and 4,327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.07, 15,377.27 and 4,327.43 is: 6,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.07 : 15,377.27 = 4,327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.07/15,377.27 = 4,327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.07x = 15,377.27 × 4,327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.07x = 66,543,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,543,960.99/10,249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.69

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