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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.72, 15,827.46 and 4,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.72, 15,827.46 and 4,998.04 is: 7,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.72 : 15,827.46 = 4,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.72/15,827.46 = 4,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.72x = 15,827.46 × 4,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.72x = 79,106,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,106,278.18/10,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.42

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