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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.49, 15,307.56 and 4,654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.49, 15,307.56 and 4,654.25 is: 6,974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.49 : 15,307.56 = 4,654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.49/15,307.56 = 4,654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.49x = 15,307.56 × 4,654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.49x = 71,245,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245,134.59/10,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.91

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