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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.07, 15,373.36 and 4,906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.07, 15,373.36 and 4,906.56 is: 7,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.07 : 15,373.36 = 4,906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.07/15,373.36 = 4,906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.07x = 15,373.36 × 4,906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.07x = 75,430,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,430,319.67/10,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.88

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