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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.40, 15,151.08 and 4,899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.40, 15,151.08 and 4,899.44 is: 7,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.40 : 15,151.08 = 4,899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.40/15,151.08 = 4,899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.40x = 15,151.08 × 4,899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.40x = 74,231,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,231,863.65/10,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.31

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