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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.91, 15,502.79 and 4,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.91, 15,502.79 and 4,783.59 is: 7,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.91 : 15,502.79 = 4,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.91/15,502.79 = 4,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.91x = 15,502.79 × 4,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.91x = 74,159,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,159,003.18/10,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.28

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