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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.78, 15,411.96 and 4,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.78, 15,411.96 and 4,729.38 is: 7,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.78 : 15,411.96 = 4,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.78/15,411.96 = 4,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.78x = 15,411.96 × 4,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.78x = 72,889,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,889,015.38/10,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.43

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