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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.52, 15,813.28 and 4,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.52, 15,813.28 and 4,710.24 is: 7,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.52 : 15,813.28 = 4,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.52/15,813.28 = 4,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.52x = 15,813.28 × 4,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.52x = 74,484,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,484,343.99/10,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.45

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