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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.20, 15,216.93 and 4,878.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.20, 15,216.93 and 4,878.89 is: 7,316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.20 : 15,216.93 = 4,878.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.20/15,216.93 = 4,878.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.20x = 15,216.93 × 4,878.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.20x = 74,241,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,651.52/10,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.47

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