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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.37, 15,358.49 and 4,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.37, 15,358.49 and 4,970.24 is: 7,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.37 : 15,358.49 = 4,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.37/15,358.49 = 4,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.37x = 15,358.49 × 4,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.37x = 76,335,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,335,356.49/10,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.99

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