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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.34, 15,246.18 and 4,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.34, 15,246.18 and 4,901.64 is: 7,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.34 : 15,246.18 = 4,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.34/15,246.18 = 4,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.34x = 15,246.18 × 4,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.34x = 74,731,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,731,285.74/10,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.69

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