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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.44, 15,306.38 and 4,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.44, 15,306.38 and 4,658.92 is: 6,984.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.44 : 15,306.38 = 4,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.44/15,306.38 = 4,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.44x = 15,306.38 × 4,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.44x = 71,311,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,311,100.08/10,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.82

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