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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.36, 15,376.95 and 4,703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.36, 15,376.95 and 4,703.13 is: 7,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.36 : 15,376.95 = 4,703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.36/15,376.95 = 4,703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.36x = 15,376.95 × 4,703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.36x = 72,319,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,319,794.85/10,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.65

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