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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.72, 15,195.76 and 4,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.72, 15,195.76 and 4,285.52 is: 6,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.72 : 15,195.76 = 4,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.72/15,195.76 = 4,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.72x = 15,195.76 × 4,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.72x = 65,121,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,121,733.40/10,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.41

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