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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.61, 15,181.17 and 4,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.61, 15,181.17 and 4,854.90 is: 7,277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.61 : 15,181.17 = 4,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.61/15,181.17 = 4,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.61x = 15,181.17 × 4,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.61x = 73,703,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,703,062.23/10,127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.44

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