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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.70, 15,371.10 and 4,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.70, 15,371.10 and 4,694.04 is: 7,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.70 : 15,371.10 = 4,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.70/15,371.10 = 4,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.70x = 15,371.10 × 4,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.70x = 72,152,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,152,558.24/10,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.92

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