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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.23, 15,926.28 and 4,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.23, 15,926.28 and 4,696.73 is: 7,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.23 : 15,926.28 = 4,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.23/15,926.28 = 4,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.23x = 15,926.28 × 4,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.23x = 74,801,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801,399.54/10,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.32

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