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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.26, 15,310.74 and 4,587.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.26, 15,310.74 and 4,587.90 is: 6,879.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.26 : 15,310.74 = 4,587.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.26/15,310.74 = 4,587.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.26x = 15,310.74 × 4,587.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.26x = 70,244,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,244,144.05/10,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.09

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