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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.87, 15,233.85 and 4,962.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.87, 15,233.85 and 4,962.15 is: 7,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.87 : 15,233.85 = 4,962.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.87/15,233.85 = 4,962.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.87x = 15,233.85 × 4,962.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.87x = 75,592,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,592,648.78/10,155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.25

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