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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.30, 15,149.97 and 4,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.30, 15,149.97 and 4,259.34 is: 6,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.30 : 15,149.97 = 4,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.30/15,149.97 = 4,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.30x = 15,149.97 × 4,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.30x = 64,528,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,528,873.22/10,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.28

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