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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.20, 15,183.90 and 4,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.20, 15,183.90 and 4,276.20 is: 6,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.20 : 15,183.90 = 4,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.20/15,183.90 = 4,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.20x = 15,183.90 × 4,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.20x = 64,929,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929,393.18/10,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.02

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