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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.82, 15,822.36 and 4,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.82, 15,822.36 and 4,711.44 is: 7,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.82 : 15,822.36 = 4,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.82/15,822.36 = 4,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.82x = 15,822.36 × 4,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.82x = 74,546,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546,099.80/10,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.43

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