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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.77, 15,159.74 and 4,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.77, 15,159.74 and 4,259.25 is: 6,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.77 : 15,159.74 = 4,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.77/15,159.74 = 4,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.77x = 15,159.74 × 4,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.77x = 64,569,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569,101.30/10,102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.23

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