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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.40, 15,749.63 and 4,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.40, 15,749.63 and 4,955.26 is: 7,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.40 : 15,749.63 = 4,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.40/15,749.63 = 4,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.40x = 15,749.63 × 4,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.40x = 78,043,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,043,511.55/10,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.31

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