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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.24, 15,412.95 and 4,347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.24, 15,412.95 and 4,347.07 is: 6,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.24 : 15,412.95 = 4,347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.24/15,412.95 = 4,347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.24x = 15,412.95 × 4,347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.24x = 67,001,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,001,172.56/10,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.91

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