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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.85, 15,206.27 and 4,135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.85, 15,206.27 and 4,135.79 is: 6,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.85 : 15,206.27 = 4,135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.85/15,206.27 = 4,135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.85x = 15,206.27 × 4,135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.85x = 62,889,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889,956.74/10,139.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.26

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