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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.08, 15,522.60 and 4,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.08, 15,522.60 and 4,188.08 is: 6,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.08 : 15,522.60 = 4,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.08/15,522.60 = 4,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.08x = 15,522.60 × 4,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.08x = 65,009,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,009,890.61/10,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.74

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