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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.49, 15,363.79 and 4,704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.49, 15,363.79 and 4,704.42 is: 7,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.49 : 15,363.79 = 4,704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.49/15,363.79 = 4,704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.49x = 15,363.79 × 4,704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.49x = 72,277,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,277,709.19/10,250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.15

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