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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.76, 15,479.50 and 4,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.76, 15,479.50 and 4,084.24 is: 6,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.76 : 15,479.50 = 4,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.76/15,479.50 = 4,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.76x = 15,479.50 × 4,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.76x = 63,221,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,221,993.08/10,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.15

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