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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.83, 15,582.11 and 4,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.83, 15,582.11 and 4,847.52 is: 7,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.83 : 15,582.11 = 4,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.83/15,582.11 = 4,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.83x = 15,582.11 × 4,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.83x = 75,534,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534,624.06/10,401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.67

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