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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.92, 15,350.58 and 4,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.92, 15,350.58 and 4,680.72 is: 7,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.92 : 15,350.58 = 4,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.92/15,350.58 = 4,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.92x = 15,350.58 × 4,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.92x = 71,851,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,851,766.82/10,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.32

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