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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.48, 15,682.61 and 4,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.48, 15,682.61 and 4,211.80 is: 6,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.48 : 15,682.61 = 4,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.48/15,682.61 = 4,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.48x = 15,682.61 × 4,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.48x = 66,051,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,051,988.12/10,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.29

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