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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.27, 15,197.02 and 4,286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.27, 15,197.02 and 4,286.93 is: 6,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.27 : 15,197.02 = 4,286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.27/15,197.02 = 4,286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.27x = 15,197.02 × 4,286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.27x = 65,148,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148,560.95/10,130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.08

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