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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.39, 15,345.45 and 4,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.39, 15,345.45 and 4,964.59 is: 7,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.39 : 15,345.45 = 4,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.39/15,345.45 = 4,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.39x = 15,345.45 × 4,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.39x = 76,183,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,183,886.80/10,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.73

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