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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472, 15,712.32 and 4,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472, 15,712.32 and 4,320.32 is: 6,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472 : 15,712.32 = 4,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472/15,712.32 = 4,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472x = 15,712.32 × 4,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472x = 67,882,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882,250.34/10,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.26

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