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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.88, 15,397.46 and 4,340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.88, 15,397.46 and 4,340.82 is: 6,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.88 : 15,397.46 = 4,340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.88/15,397.46 = 4,340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.88x = 15,397.46 × 4,340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.88x = 66,837,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,837,602.32/10,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.92

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