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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.19, 15,249.42 and 4,900.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.19, 15,249.42 and 4,900.10 is: 7,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.19 : 15,249.42 = 4,900.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.19/15,249.42 = 4,900.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.19x = 15,249.42 × 4,900.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.19x = 74,723,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,723,606.69/10,166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.21

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