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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.09, 15,260.81 and 4,911.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.09, 15,260.81 and 4,911.39 is: 7,363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.09 : 15,260.81 = 4,911.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.09/15,260.81 = 4,911.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.09x = 15,260.81 × 4,911.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.09x = 74,951,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951,765.07/10,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.31

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