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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.60, 22,912.38 and 4,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.60, 22,912.38 and 4,887 is: 7,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.60 : 22,912.38 = 4,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.60/22,912.38 = 4,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.60x = 22,912.38 × 4,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.60x = 111,972,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,972,801.06/15,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.69

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