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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.08, 15,307.94 and 4,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.08, 15,307.94 and 4,662.48 is: 6,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.08 : 15,307.94 = 4,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.08/15,307.94 = 4,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.08x = 15,307.94 × 4,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.08x = 71,372,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,372,964.09/10,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.76

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