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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.35, 15,158.54 and 4,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.35, 15,158.54 and 4,261.01 is: 6,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.35 : 15,158.54 = 4,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.35/15,158.54 = 4,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.35x = 15,158.54 × 4,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.35x = 64,590,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,625.39/10,104.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.36

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