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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.80, 15,392.64 and 4,420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.80, 15,392.64 and 4,420.48 is: 6,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.80 : 15,392.64 = 4,420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.80/15,392.64 = 4,420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.80x = 15,392.64 × 4,420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.80x = 68,042,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042,857.27/10,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.17

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