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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.28, 15,396.56 and 4,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.28, 15,396.56 and 4,341.12 is: 6,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.28 : 15,396.56 = 4,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.28/15,396.56 = 4,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.28x = 15,396.56 × 4,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.28x = 66,838,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,838,314.55/10,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.47

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