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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.32, 15,516.48 and 4,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.32, 15,516.48 and 4,184 is: 6,276

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.32 : 15,516.48 = 4,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.32/15,516.48 = 4,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.32x = 15,516.48 × 4,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.32x = 64,920,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920,952.32/10,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276

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