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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.83, 15,619.44 and 4,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.83, 15,619.44 and 4,864.66 is: 7,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.83 : 15,619.44 = 4,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.83/15,619.44 = 4,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.83x = 15,619.44 × 4,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.83x = 75,983,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,983,264.99/10,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.08

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