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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.78, 15,437.73 and 4,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.78, 15,437.73 and 4,741.46 is: 7,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.78 : 15,437.73 = 4,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.78/15,437.73 = 4,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.78x = 15,437.73 × 4,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.78x = 73,197,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197,379.29/10,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.69

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