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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.34, 15,162.42 and 4,915.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.34, 15,162.42 and 4,915.14 is: 7,374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.34 : 15,162.42 = 4,915.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.34/15,162.42 = 4,915.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.34x = 15,162.42 × 4,915.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.34x = 74,525,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,525,417.04/10,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.13

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