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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.96, 15,099.33 and 4,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.96, 15,099.33 and 4,798.26 is: 7,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.96 : 15,099.33 = 4,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.96/15,099.33 = 4,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.96x = 15,099.33 × 4,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.96x = 72,450,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,450,511.17/10,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.58

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