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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.08, 15,902.73 and 4,751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.08, 15,902.73 and 4,751.55 is: 7,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.08 : 15,902.73 = 4,751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.08/15,902.73 = 4,751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.08x = 15,902.73 × 4,751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.08x = 75,562,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562,616.73/10,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.17

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