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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.20, 15,421.80 and 4,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.20, 15,421.80 and 4,444.40 is: 6,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.20 : 15,421.80 = 4,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.20/15,421.80 = 4,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.20x = 15,421.80 × 4,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.20x = 68,540,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,540,647.92/10,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.60

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