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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.06, 15,511.95 and 4,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.06, 15,511.95 and 4,804.40 is: 7,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.06 : 15,511.95 = 4,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.06/15,511.95 = 4,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.06x = 15,511.95 × 4,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.06x = 74,525,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,525,535.02/10,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.58

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