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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.83, 15,268.91 and 4,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.83, 15,268.91 and 4,915.28 is: 7,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.83 : 15,268.91 = 4,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.83/15,268.91 = 4,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.83x = 15,268.91 × 4,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.83x = 75,050,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,050,981.54/10,175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.42

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