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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.57, 15,381.32 and 4,406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.57, 15,381.32 and 4,406.82 is: 6,612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.57 : 15,381.32 = 4,406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.57/15,381.32 = 4,406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.57x = 15,381.32 × 4,406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.57x = 67,782,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,782,686.57/10,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.58

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