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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.44, 15,325.42 and 4,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.44, 15,325.42 and 4,959.28 is: 7,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.44 : 15,325.42 = 4,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.44/15,325.42 = 4,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.44x = 15,325.42 × 4,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.44x = 76,003,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,003,048.90/10,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.01

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