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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.13, 15,353.51 and 4,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.13, 15,353.51 and 4,974.83 is: 7,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.13 : 15,353.51 = 4,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.13/15,353.51 = 4,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.13x = 15,353.51 × 4,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.13x = 76,381,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,381,050.34/10,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.08

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