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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.72, 15,714.21 and 4,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.72, 15,714.21 and 4,925.84 is: 7,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.72 : 15,714.21 = 4,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.72/15,714.21 = 4,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.72x = 15,714.21 × 4,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.72x = 77,405,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405,684.19/10,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.17

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