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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.04, 15,707.52 and 4,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.04, 15,707.52 and 4,628.64 is: 6,940.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.04 : 15,707.52 = 4,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.04/15,707.52 = 4,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.04x = 15,707.52 × 4,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.04x = 72,704,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,704,455.37/10,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.73

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