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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.04, 15,451.56 and 4,752.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.04, 15,451.56 and 4,752.75 is: 7,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.04 : 15,451.56 = 4,752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.04/15,451.56 = 4,752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.04x = 15,451.56 × 4,752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.04x = 73,437,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,437,401.79/10,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.13

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