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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.58, 15,192.36 and 4,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.58, 15,192.36 and 4,203.24 is: 6,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.58 : 15,192.36 = 4,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.58/15,192.36 = 4,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.58x = 15,192.36 × 4,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.58x = 63,857,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,857,135.25/10,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.27

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