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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.04, 15,225.42 and 4,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.04, 15,225.42 and 4,602.08 is: 6,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.04 : 15,225.42 = 4,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.04/15,225.42 = 4,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.04x = 15,225.42 × 4,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.04x = 70,068,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,068,600.87/10,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.32

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