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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.39, 15,982.47 and 4,806.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.39, 15,982.47 and 4,806.69 is: 7,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.39 : 15,982.47 = 4,806.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.39/15,982.47 = 4,806.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.39x = 15,982.47 × 4,806.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.39x = 76,822,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,822,778.72/10,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,213.14

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