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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.88, 15,392.64 and 4,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.88, 15,392.64 and 4,716 is: 7,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.88 : 15,392.64 = 4,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.88/15,392.64 = 4,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.88x = 15,392.64 × 4,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.88x = 72,591,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,591,690.24/10,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.23

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