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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.22, 15,196.41 and 4,286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.22, 15,196.41 and 4,286.07 is: 6,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.22 : 15,196.41 = 4,286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.22/15,196.41 = 4,286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.22x = 15,196.41 × 4,286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.22x = 65,132,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132,877.01/10,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.56

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