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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.79, 15,159.24 and 4,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.79, 15,159.24 and 4,261.39 is: 6,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.79 : 15,159.24 = 4,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.79/15,159.24 = 4,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.79x = 15,159.24 × 4,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.79x = 64,599,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599,433.74/10,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.95

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