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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.43, 15,202.59 and 4,937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.43, 15,202.59 and 4,937.30 is: 7,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.43 : 15,202.59 = 4,937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.43/15,202.59 = 4,937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.43x = 15,202.59 × 4,937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.43x = 75,059,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,059,747.61/10,131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.60

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