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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.08, 15,368.16 and 4,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.08, 15,368.16 and 4,696.96 is: 7,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.08 : 15,368.16 = 4,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.08/15,368.16 = 4,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.08x = 15,368.16 × 4,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.08x = 72,183,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,183,632.79/10,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.31

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