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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.88, 15,411.36 and 4,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.88, 15,411.36 and 4,430.40 is: 6,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.88 : 15,411.36 = 4,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.88/15,411.36 = 4,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.88x = 15,411.36 × 4,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.88x = 68,278,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278,489.34/10,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,645.19

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