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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.65, 15,752.91 and 4,884.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.65, 15,752.91 and 4,884.59 is: 7,327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.65 : 15,752.91 = 4,884.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.65/15,752.91 = 4,884.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.65x = 15,752.91 × 4,884.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.65x = 76,946,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,946,462.01/10,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.09

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