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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.06, 15,162.62 and 4,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.06, 15,162.62 and 4,263.64 is: 6,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.06 : 15,162.62 = 4,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.06/15,162.62 = 4,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.06x = 15,162.62 × 4,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.06x = 64,647,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647,931.82/10,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.32

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