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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.07, 15,572.94 and 4,832.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.07, 15,572.94 and 4,832.31 is: 7,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.07 : 15,572.94 = 4,832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.07/15,572.94 = 4,832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.07x = 15,572.94 × 4,832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.07x = 75,253,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,253,273.69/10,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.39

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