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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.28, 15,579.03 and 4,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.28, 15,579.03 and 4,834.28 is: 7,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.28 : 15,579.03 = 4,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.28/15,579.03 = 4,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.28x = 15,579.03 × 4,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.28x = 75,313,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,313,450.22/10,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.04

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