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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.52, 15,195.90 and 4,286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.52, 15,195.90 and 4,286.18 is: 6,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.52 : 15,195.90 = 4,286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.52/15,195.90 = 4,286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.52x = 15,195.90 × 4,286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.52x = 65,132,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132,362.66/10,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.96

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