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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.48, 15,414.18 and 4,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.48, 15,414.18 and 4,730.36 is: 7,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.48 : 15,414.18 = 4,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.48/15,414.18 = 4,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.48x = 15,414.18 × 4,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.48x = 72,914,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914,620.50/10,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.98

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