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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.83, 15,459.48 and 4,386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.83, 15,459.48 and 4,386.11 is: 6,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.83 : 15,459.48 = 4,386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.83/15,459.48 = 4,386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.83x = 15,459.48 × 4,386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.83x = 67,806,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,806,902.53/10,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.56

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