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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.74, 15,362.66 and 4,703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.74, 15,362.66 and 4,703.67 is: 7,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.74 : 15,362.66 = 4,703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.74/15,362.66 = 4,703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.74x = 15,362.66 × 4,703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.74x = 72,260,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,260,894.72/10,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.02

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