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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.06, 15,154.78 and 4,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.06, 15,154.78 and 4,261.48 is: 6,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.06 : 15,154.78 = 4,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.06/15,154.78 = 4,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.06x = 15,154.78 × 4,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.06x = 64,581,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581,791.87/10,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.14

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