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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.94, 15,382.48 and 4,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.94, 15,382.48 and 4,637.42 is: 6,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.94 : 15,382.48 = 4,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.94/15,382.48 = 4,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.94x = 15,382.48 × 4,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.94x = 71,335,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,335,020.40/10,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.06

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