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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.48, 15,762.06 and 4,958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.48, 15,762.06 and 4,958.04 is: 7,433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.48 : 15,762.06 = 4,958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.48/15,762.06 = 4,958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.48x = 15,762.06 × 4,958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.48x = 78,148,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,148,923.96/10,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.92

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