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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.57, 15,162.97 and 4,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.57, 15,162.97 and 4,265.04 is: 6,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.57 : 15,162.97 = 4,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.57/15,162.97 = 4,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.57x = 15,162.97 × 4,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.57x = 64,670,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670,673.57/10,107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.24

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