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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.88, 15,533.34 and 4,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.88, 15,533.34 and 4,809.76 is: 7,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.88 : 15,533.34 = 4,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.88/15,533.34 = 4,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.88x = 15,533.34 × 4,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.88x = 74,711,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,711,637.40/10,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.63

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