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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.14, 15,751.96 and 4,955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.14, 15,751.96 and 4,955.02 is: 7,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.14 : 15,751.96 = 4,955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.14/15,751.96 = 4,955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.14x = 15,751.96 × 4,955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.14x = 78,051,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,051,276.84/10,503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.23

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