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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.04, 22,710.85 and 4,609.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.04, 22,710.85 and 4,609.25 is: 6,914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.04 : 22,710.85 = 4,609.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.04/22,710.85 = 4,609.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.04x = 22,710.85 × 4,609.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.04x = 104,679,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679,945.45/15,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.11

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