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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.76, 15,058.98 and 4,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.76, 15,058.98 and 4,792.86 is: 7,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.76 : 15,058.98 = 4,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.76/15,058.98 = 4,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.76x = 15,058.98 × 4,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.76x = 72,175,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175,582.88/10,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.68

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