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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.08, 15,377.16 and 4,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.08, 15,377.16 and 4,702.96 is: 7,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.08 : 15,377.16 = 4,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.08/15,377.16 = 4,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.08x = 15,377.16 × 4,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.08x = 72,318,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,318,168.39/10,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.31

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