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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.92, 15,507.30 and 4,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.92, 15,507.30 and 4,786.60 is: 7,180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.92 : 15,507.30 = 4,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.92/15,507.30 = 4,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.92x = 15,507.30 × 4,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.92x = 74,227,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,227,242.18/10,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.79

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