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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.69, 15,247.17 and 4,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.69, 15,247.17 and 4,898.59 is: 7,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.69 : 15,247.17 = 4,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.69/15,247.17 = 4,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.69x = 15,247.17 × 4,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.69x = 74,689,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,689,596.37/10,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.95

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