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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.31, 15,309.03 and 4,941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.31, 15,309.03 and 4,941.84 is: 7,414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.31 : 15,309.03 = 4,941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.31/15,309.03 = 4,941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.31x = 15,309.03 × 4,941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.31x = 75,654,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654,852.76/10,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.01

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