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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.72, 15,158.26 and 4,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.72, 15,158.26 and 4,267.44 is: 6,400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.72 : 15,158.26 = 4,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.72/15,158.26 = 4,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.72x = 15,158.26 × 4,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.72x = 64,686,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,686,965.05/10,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.39

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