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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.68, 15,403.94 and 4,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.68, 15,403.94 and 4,346.72 is: 6,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.68 : 15,403.94 = 4,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.68/15,403.94 = 4,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.68x = 15,403.94 × 4,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.68x = 66,956,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,956,614.08/10,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.66

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