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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.24, 15,364.91 and 4,705.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.24, 15,364.91 and 4,705.17 is: 7,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.24 : 15,364.91 = 4,705.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.24/15,364.91 = 4,705.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.24x = 15,364.91 × 4,705.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.24x = 72,294,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,294,490.06/10,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.27

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