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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.95, 15,533.69 and 4,812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.95, 15,533.69 and 4,812.26 is: 7,214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.95 : 15,533.69 = 4,812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.95/15,533.69 = 4,812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.95x = 15,533.69 × 4,812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.95x = 74,752,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752,212.99/10,361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.11

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