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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.39, 15,489.14 and 4,486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.39, 15,489.14 and 4,486.89 is: 6,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.39 : 15,489.14 = 4,486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.39/15,489.14 = 4,486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.39x = 15,489.14 × 4,486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.39x = 69,498,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,498,044.94/10,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.23

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