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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.52, 15,367.88 and 4,699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.52, 15,367.88 and 4,699.86 is: 7,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.52 : 15,367.88 = 4,699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.52/15,367.88 = 4,699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.52x = 15,367.88 × 4,699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.52x = 72,226,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,226,884.50/10,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.17

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