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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.98, 15,826.73 and 4,706.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.98, 15,826.73 and 4,706.37 is: 7,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.98 : 15,826.73 = 4,706.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.98/15,826.73 = 4,706.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.98x = 15,826.73 × 4,706.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.98x = 74,486,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,486,423.74/10,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.34

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