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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.99, 15,250.90 and 4,901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.99, 15,250.90 and 4,901.37 is: 7,351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.99 : 15,250.90 = 4,901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.99/15,250.90 = 4,901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.99x = 15,250.90 × 4,901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.99x = 74,750,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,750,303.73/10,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.53

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