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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.52, 15,673.94 and 4,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.52, 15,673.94 and 4,901.91 is: 7,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.52 : 15,673.94 = 4,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.52/15,673.94 = 4,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.52x = 15,673.94 × 4,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.52x = 76,832,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,832,257.90/10,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.38

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