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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.68, 15,496.31 and 4,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.68, 15,496.31 and 4,782.91 is: 7,177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.68 : 15,496.31 = 4,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.68/15,496.31 = 4,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.68x = 15,496.31 × 4,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.68x = 74,117,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,117,432.15/10,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.97

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