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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.95, 15,395.42 and 4,717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.95, 15,395.42 and 4,717.85 is: 7,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.95 : 15,395.42 = 4,717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.95/15,395.42 = 4,717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.95x = 15,395.42 × 4,717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.95x = 72,633,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,633,190.53/10,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.22

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