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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.81, 15,587.72 and 4,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.81, 15,587.72 and 4,849.04 is: 7,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.81 : 15,587.72 = 4,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.81/15,587.72 = 4,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.81x = 15,587.72 × 4,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.81x = 75,585,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585,375.61/10,391.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.55

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