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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,528.88, 15,797.93 and 4,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,528.88, 15,797.93 and 4,986.18 is: 7,481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,528.88 : 15,797.93 = 4,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,528.88/15,797.93 = 4,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,528.88x = 15,797.93 × 4,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,528.88x = 78,771,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,771,297.68/10,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.45

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