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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.03, 15,599.27 and 4,849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.03, 15,599.27 and 4,849.81 is: 7,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.03 : 15,599.27 = 4,849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.03/15,599.27 = 4,849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.03x = 15,599.27 × 4,849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.03x = 75,653,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,653,495.64/10,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.15

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