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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,554.84, 15,833.34 and 4,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,554.84, 15,833.34 and 4,710.96 is: 7,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,554.84 : 15,833.34 = 4,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,554.84/15,833.34 = 4,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,554.84x = 15,833.34 × 4,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,554.84x = 74,590,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590,231.41/10,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.92

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