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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.74, 15,533.43 and 4,805.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.74, 15,533.43 and 4,805.39 is: 7,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.74 : 15,533.43 = 4,805.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.74/15,533.43 = 4,805.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.74x = 15,533.43 × 4,805.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.74x = 74,644,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,644,111.52/10,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.43

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