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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.38, 15,381.42 and 4,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.38, 15,381.42 and 4,711.04 is: 7,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.38 : 15,381.42 = 4,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.38/15,381.42 = 4,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.38x = 15,381.42 × 4,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.38x = 72,462,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,462,484.88/10,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.98

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