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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.06, 15,207.72 and 4,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.06, 15,207.72 and 4,948 is: 7,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.06 : 15,207.72 = 4,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.06/15,207.72 = 4,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.06x = 15,207.72 × 4,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.06x = 75,247,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,247,798.56/10,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.34

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