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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.16, 15,947.82 and 4,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.16, 15,947.82 and 4,784.52 is: 7,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.16 : 15,947.82 = 4,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.16/15,947.82 = 4,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.16x = 15,947.82 × 4,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.16x = 76,302,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,302,663.75/10,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.32

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