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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.47, 15,283.03 and 4,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.47, 15,283.03 and 4,922.08 is: 7,384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.47 : 15,283.03 = 4,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.47/15,283.03 = 4,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.47x = 15,283.03 × 4,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.47x = 75,224,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,224,340.99/10,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.73

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