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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.46, 15,143.22 and 4,897.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.46, 15,143.22 and 4,897.69 is: 7,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.46 : 15,143.22 = 4,897.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.46/15,143.22 = 4,897.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.46x = 15,143.22 × 4,897.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.46x = 74,166,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,166,759.30/10,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.55

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