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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.69, 15,635.73 and 4,873.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.69, 15,635.73 and 4,873.97 is: 7,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.69 : 15,635.73 = 4,873.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.69/15,635.73 = 4,873.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.69x = 15,635.73 × 4,873.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.69x = 76,208,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,208,136.31/10,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.05

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