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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.39, 15,604.27 and 4,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.39, 15,604.27 and 4,847.88 is: 7,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.39 : 15,604.27 = 4,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.39/15,604.27 = 4,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.39x = 15,604.27 × 4,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.39x = 75,647,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,647,628.45/10,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.64

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