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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.50, 15,493.23 and 4,404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.50, 15,493.23 and 4,404.27 is: 6,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.50 : 15,493.23 = 4,404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.50/15,493.23 = 4,404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.50x = 15,493.23 × 4,404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.50x = 68,236,368.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,236,368.09/10,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.25

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