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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.37, 15,363.21 and 4,324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.37, 15,363.21 and 4,324.97 is: 6,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.37 : 15,363.21 = 4,324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.37/15,363.21 = 4,324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.37x = 15,363.21 × 4,324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.37x = 66,445,460.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445,460.76/10,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.25

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