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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.83, 15,415.28 and 4,348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.83, 15,415.28 and 4,348.67 is: 6,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.83 : 15,415.28 = 4,348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.83/15,415.28 = 4,348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.83x = 15,415.28 × 4,348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.83x = 67,035,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,035,883.17/10,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.28

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