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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.06, 15,521.49 and 4,820.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.06, 15,521.49 and 4,820.18 is: 7,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.06 : 15,521.49 = 4,820.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.06/15,521.49 = 4,820.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.06x = 15,521.49 × 4,820.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.06x = 74,816,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,816,298.06/10,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.21

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