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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.73, 15,384.32 and 4,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.73, 15,384.32 and 4,708.30 is: 7,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.73 : 15,384.32 = 4,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.73/15,384.32 = 4,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.73x = 15,384.32 × 4,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.73x = 72,433,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433,993.86/10,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.03

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