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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.05, 15,160.10 and 4,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.05, 15,160.10 and 4,266.09 is: 6,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.05 : 15,160.10 = 4,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.05/15,160.10 = 4,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.05x = 15,160.10 × 4,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.05x = 64,674,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,674,329.68/10,111.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.40

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