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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.31, 15,744.24 and 4,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.31, 15,744.24 and 4,951.52 is: 7,423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.31 : 15,744.24 = 4,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.31/15,744.24 = 4,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.31x = 15,744.24 × 4,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.31x = 77,957,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,957,919.24/10,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.64

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