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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.71, 15,800.05 and 4,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.71, 15,800.05 and 4,987.44 is: 7,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.71 : 15,800.05 = 4,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.71/15,800.05 = 4,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.71x = 15,800.05 × 4,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.71x = 78,801,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,801,833.92/10,540.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.95

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