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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.84, 15,571.71 and 4,836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.84, 15,571.71 and 4,836.15 is: 7,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.84 : 15,571.71 = 4,836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.84/15,571.71 = 4,836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.84x = 15,571.71 × 4,836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.84x = 75,307,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,307,125.32/10,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.34

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