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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.87, 15,563.29 and 4,753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.87, 15,563.29 and 4,753.32 is: 7,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.87 : 15,563.29 = 4,753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.87/15,563.29 = 4,753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.87x = 15,563.29 × 4,753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.87x = 73,977,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,977,236.29/10,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.05

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