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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.73, 15,297.21 and 4,649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.73, 15,297.21 and 4,649.25 is: 6,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.73 : 15,297.21 = 4,649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.73/15,297.21 = 4,649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.73x = 15,297.21 × 4,649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.73x = 71,120,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,120,553.59/10,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.53

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