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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.13, 15,393.33 and 4,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.13, 15,393.33 and 4,338.08 is: 6,507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.13 : 15,393.33 = 4,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.13/15,393.33 = 4,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.13x = 15,393.33 × 4,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.13x = 66,777,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777,420.04/10,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.81

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