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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.72, 15,825.96 and 4,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.72, 15,825.96 and 4,997.04 is: 7,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.72 : 15,825.96 = 4,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.72/15,825.96 = 4,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.72x = 15,825.96 × 4,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.72x = 79,082,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,082,955.16/10,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.92

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