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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.84, 15,399.04 and 4,348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.84, 15,399.04 and 4,348.48 is: 6,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.84 : 15,399.04 = 4,348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.84/15,399.04 = 4,348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.84x = 15,399.04 × 4,348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.84x = 66,962,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,962,417.46/10,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.03

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