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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.82, 15,486.08 and 4,787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.82, 15,486.08 and 4,787.13 is: 7,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.82 : 15,486.08 = 4,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.82/15,486.08 = 4,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.82x = 15,486.08 × 4,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.82x = 74,133,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,133,890.12/10,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.69

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