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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.34, 15,551.28 and 4,823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.34, 15,551.28 and 4,823.85 is: 7,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.34 : 15,551.28 = 4,823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.34/15,551.28 = 4,823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.34x = 15,551.28 × 4,823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.34x = 75,017,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,017,042.03/10,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,231.72

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