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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.34, 15,555.78 and 4,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.34, 15,555.78 and 4,826.86 is: 7,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.34 : 15,555.78 = 4,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.34/15,555.78 = 4,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.34x = 15,555.78 × 4,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.34x = 75,085,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,085,572.25/10,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.23

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