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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,460.24, 15,692.28 and 4,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,460.24, 15,692.28 and 4,220.24 is: 6,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,460.24 : 15,692.28 = 4,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,460.24/15,692.28 = 4,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,460.24x = 15,692.28 × 4,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,460.24x = 66,225,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,187.75/10,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.13

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