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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.53, 15,396.99 and 4,998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.53, 15,396.99 and 4,998.31 is: 7,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.53 : 15,396.99 = 4,998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.53/15,396.99 = 4,998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.53x = 15,396.99 × 4,998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.53x = 76,958,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,958,871.85/10,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.98

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