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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.70, 15,151.65 and 4,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.70, 15,151.65 and 4,254.70 is: 6,379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.70 : 15,151.65 = 4,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.70/15,151.65 = 4,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.70x = 15,151.65 × 4,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.70x = 64,465,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465,725.26/10,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.78

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