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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122, 15,185.24 and 4,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122, 15,185.24 and 4,283.60 is: 6,426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122 : 15,185.24 = 4,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122/15,185.24 = 4,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122x = 15,185.24 × 4,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122x = 65,047,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,047,494.06/10,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.35

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