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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.73, 15,490.38 and 4,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.73, 15,490.38 and 4,484.93 is: 6,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.73 : 15,490.38 = 4,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.73/15,490.38 = 4,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.73x = 15,490.38 × 4,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.73x = 69,473,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,473,269.97/10,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.61

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