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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.32, 15,764.64 and 4,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.32, 15,764.64 and 4,668.04 is: 7,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.32 : 15,764.64 = 4,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.32/15,764.64 = 4,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.32x = 15,764.64 × 4,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.32x = 73,589,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589,970.11/10,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.69

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