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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.33, 15,461.04 and 4,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.33, 15,461.04 and 4,382.69 is: 6,574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.33 : 15,461.04 = 4,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.33/15,461.04 = 4,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.33x = 15,461.04 × 4,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.33x = 67,760,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760,945.40/10,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.05

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