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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.92, 15,190.14 and 4,579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.92, 15,190.14 and 4,579.96 is: 6,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.92 : 15,190.14 = 4,579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.92/15,190.14 = 4,579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.92x = 15,190.14 × 4,579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.92x = 69,570,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,570,233.59/10,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.15

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