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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,530.96, 15,791.84 and 4,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,530.96, 15,791.84 and 4,683.52 is: 7,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,530.96 : 15,791.84 = 4,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,530.96/15,791.84 = 4,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,530.96x = 15,791.84 × 4,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,530.96x = 73,961,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,961,398.48/10,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.23

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