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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.32, 15,399.34 and 4,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.32, 15,399.34 and 4,994.96 is: 7,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.32 : 15,399.34 = 4,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.32/15,399.34 = 4,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.32x = 15,399.34 × 4,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.32x = 76,919,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,919,087.33/10,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.45

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