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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.68, 15,191.64 and 4,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.68, 15,191.64 and 4,284.96 is: 6,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.68 : 15,191.64 = 4,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.68/15,191.64 = 4,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.68x = 15,191.64 × 4,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.68x = 65,095,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095,569.73/10,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.13

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