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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.40, 15,231.60 and 4,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.40, 15,231.60 and 4,970.40 is: 7,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.40 : 15,231.60 = 4,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.40/15,231.60 = 4,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.40x = 15,231.60 × 4,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.40x = 75,707,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,707,144.64/10,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.60

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