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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.34, 15,170.52 and 4,912.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.34, 15,170.52 and 4,912.38 is: 7,371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.34 : 15,170.52 = 4,912.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.34/15,170.52 = 4,912.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.34x = 15,170.52 × 4,912.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.34x = 74,523,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,523,359.04/10,109.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.73

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