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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.58, 15,952.72 and 4,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.58, 15,952.72 and 4,710.73 is: 7,065.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.58 : 15,952.72 = 4,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.58/15,952.72 = 4,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.58x = 15,952.72 × 4,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.58x = 75,148,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,148,956.69/10,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.81

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