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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.02, 15,383.37 and 4,704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.02, 15,383.37 and 4,704.54 is: 7,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.02 : 15,383.37 = 4,704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.02/15,383.37 = 4,704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.02x = 15,383.37 × 4,704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.02x = 72,371,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371,679.50/10,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.32

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