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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.33, 15,148.35 and 4,254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.33, 15,148.35 and 4,254.75 is: 6,380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.33 : 15,148.35 = 4,254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.33/15,148.35 = 4,254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.33x = 15,148.35 × 4,254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.33x = 64,452,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452,442.16/10,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.59

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