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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,406.67, 15,589.37 and 4,852.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,406.67, 15,589.37 and 4,852.38 is: 7,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,406.67 : 15,589.37 = 4,852.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,406.67/15,589.37 = 4,852.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,406.67x = 15,589.37 × 4,852.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,406.67x = 75,645,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,645,559.33/10,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.95

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