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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.24, 15,571.98 and 4,533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.24, 15,571.98 and 4,533.66 is: 6,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.24 : 15,571.98 = 4,533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.24/15,571.98 = 4,533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.24x = 15,571.98 × 4,533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.24x = 70,598,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,598,062.85/10,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.20

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