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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.28, 15,149.52 and 4,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.28, 15,149.52 and 4,839.80 is: 7,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.28 : 15,149.52 = 4,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.28/15,149.52 = 4,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.28x = 15,149.52 × 4,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.28x = 73,320,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,320,646.90/10,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.96

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