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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.55, 15,415.31 and 4,731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.55, 15,415.31 and 4,731.21 is: 7,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.55 : 15,415.31 = 4,731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.55/15,415.31 = 4,731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.55x = 15,415.31 × 4,731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.55x = 72,933,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,933,080.65/10,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.90

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