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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.40, 15,212.52 and 4,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.40, 15,212.52 and 4,882.32 is: 7,318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.40 : 15,212.52 = 4,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.40/15,212.52 = 4,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.40x = 15,212.52 × 4,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.40x = 74,272,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,390.65/10,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.63

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