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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.49, 15,444.81 and 4,756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.49, 15,444.81 and 4,756.05 is: 7,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.49 : 15,444.81 = 4,756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.49/15,444.81 = 4,756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.49x = 15,444.81 × 4,756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.49x = 73,456,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,456,288.60/10,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.42

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