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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.27, 15,185.73 and 4,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.27, 15,185.73 and 4,283.33 is: 6,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.27 : 15,185.73 = 4,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.27/15,185.73 = 4,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.27x = 15,185.73 × 4,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.27x = 65,045,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,045,492.88/10,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,423.44

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