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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.92, 15,294.36 and 4,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.92, 15,294.36 and 4,661.28 is: 6,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.92 : 15,294.36 = 4,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.92/15,294.36 = 4,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.92x = 15,294.36 × 4,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.92x = 71,291,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,291,294.38/10,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.97

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