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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.68, 15,381.32 and 4,330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.68, 15,381.32 and 4,330.08 is: 6,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.68 : 15,381.32 = 4,330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.68/15,381.32 = 4,330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.68x = 15,381.32 × 4,330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.68x = 66,602,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602,324.46/10,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.73

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