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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.81, 15,299.18 and 4,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.81, 15,299.18 and 4,671.82 is: 6,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.81 : 15,299.18 = 4,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.81/15,299.18 = 4,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.81x = 15,299.18 × 4,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.81x = 71,475,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,475,015.11/10,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.88

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