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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.76, 15,193.68 and 4,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.76, 15,193.68 and 4,284.36 is: 6,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.76 : 15,193.68 = 4,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.76/15,193.68 = 4,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.76x = 15,193.68 × 4,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.76x = 65,095,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095,194.84/10,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,427.40

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