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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.19, 15,218.96 and 4,599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.19, 15,218.96 and 4,599.50 is: 6,898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.19 : 15,218.96 = 4,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.19/15,218.96 = 4,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.19x = 15,218.96 × 4,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.19x = 69,999,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,999,606.52/10,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.42

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