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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.14, 15,204.51 and 4,870.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.14, 15,204.51 and 4,870.33 is: 7,305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.14 : 15,204.51 = 4,870.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.14/15,204.51 = 4,870.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.14x = 15,204.51 × 4,870.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.14x = 74,050,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,050,943.18/10,136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.64

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