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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.12, 15,287.37 and 4,927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.12, 15,287.37 and 4,927.63 is: 7,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.12 : 15,287.37 = 4,927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.12/15,287.37 = 4,927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.12x = 15,287.37 × 4,927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.12x = 75,330,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330,401.96/10,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.95

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