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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.86, 15,508.52 and 4,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.86, 15,508.52 and 4,720.52 is: 7,076.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.86 : 15,508.52 = 4,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.86/15,508.52 = 4,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.86x = 15,508.52 × 4,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.86x = 73,208,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,208,278.83/10,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.78

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