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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.08, 15,139.80 and 4,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.08, 15,139.80 and 4,897.68 is: 7,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.08 : 15,139.80 = 4,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.08/15,139.80 = 4,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.08x = 15,139.80 × 4,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.08x = 74,149,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,149,895.66/10,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.61

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