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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.47, 15,406.68 and 4,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.47, 15,406.68 and 4,725.36 is: 7,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.47 : 15,406.68 = 4,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.47/15,406.68 = 4,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.47x = 15,406.68 × 4,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.47x = 72,802,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,802,109.40/10,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.49

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