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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.12, 15,467.24 and 4,766.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.12, 15,467.24 and 4,766.42 is: 7,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.12 : 15,467.24 = 4,766.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.12/15,467.24 = 4,766.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.12x = 15,467.24 × 4,766.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.12x = 73,723,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,723,362.08/10,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.42

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