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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,258.30, 15,376.02 and 4,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,258.30, 15,376.02 and 4,333.42 is: 6,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,258.30 : 15,376.02 = 4,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,258.30/15,376.02 = 4,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,258.30x = 15,376.02 × 4,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,258.30x = 66,630,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,630,752.59/10,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.30

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