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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.52, 15,134.52 and 4,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.52, 15,134.52 and 4,897.04 is: 7,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.52 : 15,134.52 = 4,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.52/15,134.52 = 4,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.52x = 15,134.52 × 4,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.52x = 74,114,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,114,349.82/10,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.13

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