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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.46, 15,438.33 and 4,365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.46, 15,438.33 and 4,365.54 is: 6,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.46 : 15,438.33 = 4,365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.46/15,438.33 = 4,365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.46x = 15,438.33 × 4,365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.46x = 67,396,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,396,647.15/10,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.16

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