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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.08, 15,433.68 and 4,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.08, 15,433.68 and 4,738.76 is: 7,102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.08 : 15,433.68 = 4,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.08/15,433.68 = 4,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.08x = 15,433.68 × 4,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.08x = 73,136,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,136,428.27/10,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.64

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