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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.46, 15,092.58 and 4,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.46, 15,092.58 and 4,793.76 is: 7,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.46 : 15,092.58 = 4,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.46/15,092.58 = 4,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.46x = 15,092.58 × 4,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.46x = 72,350,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,350,206.30/10,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.83

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