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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.92, 15,431.58 and 4,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.92, 15,431.58 and 4,441.14 is: 6,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.92 : 15,431.58 = 4,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.92/15,431.58 = 4,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.92x = 15,431.58 × 4,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.92x = 68,533,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,533,807.20/10,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.88

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