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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.07, 15,378.05 and 4,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.07, 15,378.05 and 4,335.73 is: 6,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.07 : 15,378.05 = 4,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.07/15,378.05 = 4,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.07x = 15,378.05 × 4,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.07x = 66,675,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675,045.12/10,260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.50

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