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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.79, 15,206.18 and 4,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.79, 15,206.18 and 4,222.78 is: 6,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.79 : 15,206.18 = 4,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.79/15,206.18 = 4,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.79x = 15,206.18 × 4,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.79x = 64,212,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,212,255.64/10,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.45

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