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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325, 15,489.42 and 4,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325, 15,489.42 and 4,853 is: 7,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325 : 15,489.42 = 4,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325/15,489.42 = 4,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325x = 15,489.42 × 4,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325x = 75,170,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,170,155.26/10,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.40

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