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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.85, 15,506.74 and 4,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.85, 15,506.74 and 4,791.69 is: 7,188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.85 : 15,506.74 = 4,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.85/15,506.74 = 4,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.85x = 15,506.74 × 4,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.85x = 74,303,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,303,496.98/10,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.22

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