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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.48, 15,572.94 and 4,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.48, 15,572.94 and 4,832.65 is: 7,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.48 : 15,572.94 = 4,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.48/15,572.94 = 4,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.48x = 15,572.94 × 4,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.48x = 75,258,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,568.49/10,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.50

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