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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.53, 15,471.96 and 4,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.53, 15,471.96 and 4,767.04 is: 7,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.53 : 15,471.96 = 4,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.53/15,471.96 = 4,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.53x = 15,471.96 × 4,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.53x = 73,755,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,755,452.20/10,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.25

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