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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.20, 15,143.46 and 4,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.20, 15,143.46 and 4,253.56 is: 6,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.20 : 15,143.46 = 4,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.20/15,143.46 = 4,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.20x = 15,143.46 × 4,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.20x = 64,413,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413,615.72/10,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.25

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