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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.62, 15,444 and 4,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.62, 15,444 and 4,451.04 is: 6,675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.62 : 15,444 = 4,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.62/15,444 = 4,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.62x = 15,444 × 4,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.62x = 68,741,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,741,861.76/10,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.51

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