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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.31, 15,506.73 and 4,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.31, 15,506.73 and 4,792.14 is: 7,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.31 : 15,506.73 = 4,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.31/15,506.73 = 4,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.31x = 15,506.73 × 4,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.31x = 74,310,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,310,421.10/10,346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.31

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