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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.27, 15,152.73 and 4,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.27, 15,152.73 and 4,261.33 is: 6,390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.27 : 15,152.73 = 4,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.27/15,152.73 = 4,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.27x = 15,152.73 × 4,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.27x = 64,570,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,782.93/10,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.45

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