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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.40, 15,395.10 and 4,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.40, 15,395.10 and 4,717.90 is: 7,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.40 : 15,395.10 = 4,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.40/15,395.10 = 4,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.40x = 15,395.10 × 4,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.40x = 72,632,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,632,542.29/10,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.78

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