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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,172.92, 15,253.24 and 4,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,172.92, 15,253.24 and 4,904.68 is: 7,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,172.92 : 15,253.24 = 4,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,172.92/15,253.24 = 4,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,172.92x = 15,253.24 × 4,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,172.92x = 74,812,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,812,261.16/10,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.06

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