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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.55, 15,444.63 and 4,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.55, 15,444.63 and 4,375.38 is: 6,561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.55 : 15,444.63 = 4,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.55/15,444.63 = 4,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.55x = 15,444.63 × 4,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.55x = 67,576,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,576,125.21/10,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.71

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