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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.46, 15,499.79 and 4,409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.46, 15,499.79 and 4,409.97 is: 6,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.46 : 15,499.79 = 4,409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.46/15,499.79 = 4,409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.46x = 15,499.79 × 4,409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.46x = 68,353,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,353,545.27/10,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.42

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