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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.69, 15,394.12 and 4,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.69, 15,394.12 and 4,996.36 is: 7,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.69 : 15,394.12 = 4,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.69/15,394.12 = 4,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.69x = 15,394.12 × 4,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.69x = 76,914,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,914,572.15/10,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.21

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