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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.16, 15,588.90 and 4,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.16, 15,588.90 and 4,847.52 is: 7,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.16 : 15,588.90 = 4,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.16/15,588.90 = 4,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.16x = 15,588.90 × 4,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.16x = 75,567,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,567,504.53/10,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.09

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