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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.46, 15,378.24 and 4,706.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.46, 15,378.24 and 4,706.09 is: 7,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.46 : 15,378.24 = 4,706.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.46/15,378.24 = 4,706.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.46x = 15,378.24 × 4,706.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.46x = 72,371,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371,381.48/10,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.42

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