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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.68, 15,400.95 and 4,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.68, 15,400.95 and 4,344.72 is: 6,513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.68 : 15,400.95 = 4,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.68/15,400.95 = 4,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.68x = 15,400.95 × 4,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.68x = 66,912,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,912,738.48/10,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.66

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