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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.58, 15,206.50 and 4,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.58, 15,206.50 and 4,293.24 is: 6,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.58 : 15,206.50 = 4,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.58/15,206.50 = 4,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.58x = 15,206.50 × 4,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.58x = 65,285,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,285,154.06/10,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.55

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