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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.65, 15,368.48 and 4,707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.65, 15,368.48 and 4,707.53 is: 7,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.65 : 15,368.48 = 4,707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.65/15,368.48 = 4,707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.65x = 15,368.48 × 4,707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.65x = 72,347,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,347,557.12/10,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.79

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