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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.83, 15,481.40 and 4,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.83, 15,481.40 and 4,084.44 is: 6,122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.83 : 15,481.40 = 4,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.83/15,481.40 = 4,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.83x = 15,481.40 × 4,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.83x = 63,232,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232,828.99/10,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.57

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