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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.91, 15,327.50 and 4,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.91, 15,327.50 and 4,667.76 is: 7,003.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.91 : 15,327.50 = 4,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.91/15,327.50 = 4,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.91x = 15,327.50 × 4,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.91x = 71,545,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,545,068.06/10,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.98

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