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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.99, 15,769.48 and 4,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.99, 15,769.48 and 4,966.89 is: 7,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.99 : 15,769.48 = 4,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.99/15,769.48 = 4,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.99x = 15,769.48 × 4,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.99x = 78,325,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,325,297.89/10,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.34

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