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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.68, 15,383.56 and 4,331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.68, 15,383.56 and 4,331.14 is: 6,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.68 : 15,383.56 = 4,331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.68/15,383.56 = 4,331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.68x = 15,383.56 × 4,331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.68x = 66,628,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628,352.06/10,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.99

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