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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.51, 15,544.06 and 4,822.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.51, 15,544.06 and 4,822.31 is: 7,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.51 : 15,544.06 = 4,822.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.51/15,544.06 = 4,822.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.51x = 15,544.06 × 4,822.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.51x = 74,958,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,958,275.98/10,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,223.84

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