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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.08, 15,374.16 and 4,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.08, 15,374.16 and 4,700.96 is: 7,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.08 : 15,374.16 = 4,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.08/15,374.16 = 4,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.08x = 15,374.16 × 4,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.08x = 72,273,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,273,311.19/10,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.31

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