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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.24, 15,546.27 and 4,814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.24, 15,546.27 and 4,814.49 is: 7,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.24 : 15,546.27 = 4,814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.24/15,546.27 = 4,814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.24x = 15,546.27 × 4,814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.24x = 74,847,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,847,361.45/10,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.70

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