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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.83, 15,209.99 and 4,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.83, 15,209.99 and 4,874.14 is: 7,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.83 : 15,209.99 = 4,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.83/15,209.99 = 4,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.83x = 15,209.99 × 4,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.83x = 74,135,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135,520.24/10,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.27

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