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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.76, 15,148.98 and 4,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.76, 15,148.98 and 4,258.82 is: 6,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.76 : 15,148.98 = 4,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.76/15,148.98 = 4,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.76x = 15,148.98 × 4,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.76x = 64,516,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,516,816.88/10,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.69

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