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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.78, 15,192.79 and 4,790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.78, 15,192.79 and 4,790.52 is: 7,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.78 : 15,192.79 = 4,790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.78/15,192.79 = 4,790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.78x = 15,192.79 × 4,790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.78x = 72,781,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,364.35/10,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.47

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