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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.71, 15,092.87 and 4,797.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.71, 15,092.87 and 4,797.29 is: 7,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.71 : 15,092.87 = 4,797.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.71/15,092.87 = 4,797.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.71x = 15,092.87 × 4,797.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.71x = 72,404,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,404,874.32/10,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.08

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