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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.38, 15,197.50 and 4,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.38, 15,197.50 and 4,794.28 is: 7,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.38 : 15,197.50 = 4,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.38/15,197.50 = 4,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.38x = 15,197.50 × 4,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.38x = 72,861,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,861,070.30/10,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.91

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