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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.06, 15,512.73 and 4,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.06, 15,512.73 and 4,498.68 is: 6,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.06 : 15,512.73 = 4,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.06/15,512.73 = 4,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.06x = 15,512.73 × 4,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.06x = 69,786,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786,808.20/10,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.86

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