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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.48, 15,862.14 and 4,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.48, 15,862.14 and 4,729.96 is: 7,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.48 : 15,862.14 = 4,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.48/15,862.14 = 4,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.48x = 15,862.14 × 4,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.48x = 75,027,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,027,287.71/10,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.80

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