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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.61, 15,392.97 and 4,715.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.61, 15,392.97 and 4,715.62 is: 7,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.61 : 15,392.97 = 4,715.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.61/15,392.97 = 4,715.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.61x = 15,392.97 × 4,715.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.61x = 72,587,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587,358.71/10,260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.37

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