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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.29, 15,159.99 and 4,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.29, 15,159.99 and 4,261.92 is: 6,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.29 : 15,159.99 = 4,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.29/15,159.99 = 4,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.29x = 15,159.99 × 4,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.29x = 64,610,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,610,664.58/10,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.75

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