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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.47, 15,375.33 and 4,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.47, 15,375.33 and 4,333.49 is: 6,493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.47 : 15,375.33 = 4,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.47/15,375.33 = 4,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.47x = 15,375.33 × 4,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.47x = 66,628,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628,761.93/10,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.10

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