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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,125.28, 15,189.94 and 4,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,125.28, 15,189.94 and 4,281.88 is: 6,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,125.28 : 15,189.94 = 4,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,125.28/15,189.94 = 4,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,125.28x = 15,189.94 × 4,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,125.28x = 65,041,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,041,500.29/10,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.67

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