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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.62, 15,079.08 and 4,788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.62, 15,079.08 and 4,788.22 is: 7,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.62 : 15,079.08 = 4,788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.62/15,079.08 = 4,788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.62x = 15,079.08 × 4,788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.62x = 72,201,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201,952.44/10,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.40

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