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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.08, 15,213.24 and 4,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.08, 15,213.24 and 4,297.74 is: 6,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.08 : 15,213.24 = 4,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.08/15,213.24 = 4,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.08x = 15,213.24 × 4,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.08x = 65,382,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,382,550.08/10,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.30

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