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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.22, 15,395.58 and 4,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.22, 15,395.58 and 4,997.97 is: 7,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.22 : 15,395.58 = 4,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.22/15,395.58 = 4,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.22x = 15,395.58 × 4,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.22x = 76,946,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,946,646.97/10,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.86

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