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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,134.20, 15,195.90 and 4,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,134.20, 15,195.90 and 4,284.20 is: 6,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,134.20 : 15,195.90 = 4,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,134.20/15,195.90 = 4,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,134.20x = 15,195.90 × 4,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,134.20x = 65,102,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,102,274.78/10,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.02

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