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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.84, 15,248.43 and 4,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.84, 15,248.43 and 4,903.14 is: 7,350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.84 : 15,248.43 = 4,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.84/15,248.43 = 4,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.84x = 15,248.43 × 4,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.84x = 74,765,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,765,187.07/10,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.94

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