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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.92, 15,404.58 and 4,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.92, 15,404.58 and 4,423.14 is: 6,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.92 : 15,404.58 = 4,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.92/15,404.58 = 4,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.92x = 15,404.58 × 4,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.92x = 68,136,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,136,613.98/10,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.87

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