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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.82, 15,993.05 and 4,739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.82, 15,993.05 and 4,739.82 is: 7,110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.82 : 15,993.05 = 4,739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.82/15,993.05 = 4,739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.82x = 15,993.05 × 4,739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.82x = 75,804,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,804,094.58/10,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.53

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