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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.83, 15,476.26 and 4,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.83, 15,476.26 and 4,701.24 is: 7,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.83 : 15,476.26 = 4,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.83/15,476.26 = 4,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.83x = 15,476.26 × 4,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.83x = 72,757,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,757,511.67/10,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.90

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