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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.67, 15,985.41 and 4,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.67, 15,985.41 and 4,732.30 is: 7,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.67 : 15,985.41 = 4,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.67/15,985.41 = 4,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.67x = 15,985.41 × 4,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.67x = 75,647,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,647,755.74/10,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.30

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