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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.52, 15,476.28 and 4,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.52, 15,476.28 and 4,474 is: 6,711

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.52 : 15,476.28 = 4,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.52/15,476.28 = 4,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.52x = 15,476.28 × 4,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.52x = 69,240,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,240,876.72/10,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711

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