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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,178.59, 15,264.28 and 4,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,178.59, 15,264.28 and 4,841.14 is: 7,259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178.59 : 15,264.28 = 4,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178.59/15,264.28 = 4,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178.59x = 15,264.28 × 4,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178.59x = 73,896,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,896,484.37/10,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.99

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