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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.08, 15,272.58 and 4,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.08, 15,272.58 and 4,846.60 is: 7,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.08 : 15,272.58 = 4,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.08/15,272.58 = 4,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.08x = 15,272.58 × 4,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.08x = 74,020,086.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,020,086.23/10,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.22

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