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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.55, 15,398.76 and 4,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.55, 15,398.76 and 4,725.28 is: 7,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.55 : 15,398.76 = 4,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.55/15,398.76 = 4,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.55x = 15,398.76 × 4,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.55x = 72,763,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,763,375.66/10,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.46

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