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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.58, 15,942.95 and 4,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.58, 15,942.95 and 4,703.25 is: 7,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.58 : 15,942.95 = 4,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.58/15,942.95 = 4,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.58x = 15,942.95 × 4,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.58x = 74,983,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,983,691.35/10,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.24

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