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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.68, 15,382.82 and 4,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.68, 15,382.82 and 4,331.08 is: 6,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.68 : 15,382.82 = 4,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.68/15,382.82 = 4,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.68x = 15,382.82 × 4,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.68x = 66,624,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624,224.05/10,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.23

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