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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.81, 15,478.97 and 4,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.81, 15,478.97 and 4,397.40 is: 6,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.81 : 15,478.97 = 4,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.81/15,478.97 = 4,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.81x = 15,478.97 × 4,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.81x = 68,067,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067,200.69/10,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.87

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