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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.68, 15,193.14 and 4,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.68, 15,193.14 and 4,285.96 is: 6,429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.68 : 15,193.14 = 4,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.68/15,193.14 = 4,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.68x = 15,193.14 × 4,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.68x = 65,117,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,117,190.31/10,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.63

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