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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.30, 15,710.52 and 4,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.30, 15,710.52 and 4,628.72 is: 6,942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.30 : 15,710.52 = 4,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.30/15,710.52 = 4,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.30x = 15,710.52 × 4,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.30x = 72,719,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,719,598.13/10,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.01

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