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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.58, 15,498.50 and 4,791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.58, 15,498.50 and 4,791.54 is: 7,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.58 : 15,498.50 = 4,791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.58/15,498.50 = 4,791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.58x = 15,498.50 × 4,791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.58x = 74,261,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261,682.69/10,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.05

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