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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.97, 15,546.30 and 4,822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.97, 15,546.30 and 4,822.57 is: 7,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.97 : 15,546.30 = 4,822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.97/15,546.30 = 4,822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.97x = 15,546.30 × 4,822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.97x = 74,973,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,973,119.99/10,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.71

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