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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.35, 15,404.18 and 4,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.35, 15,404.18 and 4,344.84 is: 6,519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.35 : 15,404.18 = 4,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.35/15,404.18 = 4,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.35x = 15,404.18 × 4,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.35x = 66,928,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928,675.71/10,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.23

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