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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069, 15,092.70 and 4,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069, 15,092.70 and 4,863.40 is: 7,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069 : 15,092.70 = 4,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069/15,092.70 = 4,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069x = 15,092.70 × 4,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069x = 73,401,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,401,837.18/10,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.88

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