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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.06, 15,182.01 and 4,279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.06, 15,182.01 and 4,279.62 is: 6,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.06 : 15,182.01 = 4,279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.06/15,182.01 = 4,279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.06x = 15,182.01 × 4,279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.06x = 64,973,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,973,233.64/10,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.27

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