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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.76, 15,382.02 and 4,704.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.76, 15,382.02 and 4,704.38 is: 7,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.76 : 15,382.02 = 4,704.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.76/15,382.02 = 4,704.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.76x = 15,382.02 × 4,704.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.76x = 72,362,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,362,867.25/10,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.64

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