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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.59, 15,407.97 and 4,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.59, 15,407.97 and 4,347.47 is: 6,522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.59 : 15,407.97 = 4,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.59/15,407.97 = 4,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.59x = 15,407.97 × 4,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.59x = 66,985,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,985,588.56/10,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.08

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