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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.06, 15,209.22 and 4,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.06, 15,209.22 and 4,949 is: 7,412.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.06 : 15,209.22 = 4,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.06/15,209.22 = 4,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.06x = 15,209.22 × 4,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.06x = 75,270,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270,429.78/10,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.84

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