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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.89, 15,202.53 and 4,869.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.89, 15,202.53 and 4,869.15 is: 7,298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.89 : 15,202.53 = 4,869.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.89/15,202.53 = 4,869.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.89x = 15,202.53 × 4,869.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.89x = 74,023,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023,398.95/10,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.78

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