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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.74, 15,306.44 and 4,653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.74, 15,306.44 and 4,653.50 is: 6,973.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.74 : 15,306.44 = 4,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.74/15,306.44 = 4,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.74x = 15,306.44 × 4,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.74x = 71,228,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,228,418.74/10,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.78

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