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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.85, 15,211.44 and 4,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.85, 15,211.44 and 4,594.24 is: 6,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.85 : 15,211.44 = 4,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.85/15,211.44 = 4,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.85x = 15,211.44 × 4,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.85x = 69,884,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,884,968.41/10,140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.43

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