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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.38, 15,436.96 and 4,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.38, 15,436.96 and 4,370.15 is: 6,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.38 : 15,436.96 = 4,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.38/15,436.96 = 4,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.38x = 15,436.96 × 4,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.38x = 67,461,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,830.74/10,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.90

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