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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.78, 15,498.82 and 4,489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.78, 15,498.82 and 4,489.39 is: 6,733.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.78 : 15,498.82 = 4,489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.78/15,498.82 = 4,489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.78x = 15,498.82 × 4,489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.78x = 69,580,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,580,185.32/10,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.93

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