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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.55, 15,158.86 and 4,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.55, 15,158.86 and 4,261.14 is: 6,392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.55 : 15,158.86 = 4,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.55/15,158.86 = 4,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.55x = 15,158.86 × 4,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.55x = 64,594,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594,014.05/10,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.57

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