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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.92, 15,603.24 and 4,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.92, 15,603.24 and 4,858.34 is: 7,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.92 : 15,603.24 = 4,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.92/15,603.24 = 4,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.92x = 15,603.24 × 4,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.92x = 75,805,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,805,845.02/10,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.48

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