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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.16, 15,201.60 and 4,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.16, 15,201.60 and 4,289.76 is: 6,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.16 : 15,201.60 = 4,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.16/15,201.60 = 4,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.16x = 15,201.60 × 4,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.16x = 65,211,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,211,215.62/10,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.52

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