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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.35, 15,283.96 and 4,918.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.35, 15,283.96 and 4,918.21 is: 7,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.35 : 15,283.96 = 4,918.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.35/15,283.96 = 4,918.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.35x = 15,283.96 × 4,918.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.35x = 75,169,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169,674.41/10,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.28

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