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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.38, 15,376.92 and 4,708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.38, 15,376.92 and 4,708.05 is: 7,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.38 : 15,376.92 = 4,708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.38/15,376.92 = 4,708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.38x = 15,376.92 × 4,708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.38x = 72,395,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,395,308.21/10,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.50

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