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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.26, 15,462.96 and 4,384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.26, 15,462.96 and 4,384.12 is: 6,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.26 : 15,462.96 = 4,384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.26/15,462.96 = 4,384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.26x = 15,462.96 × 4,384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.26x = 67,791,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791,472.20/10,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.06

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