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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.69, 15,215.55 and 4,220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.69, 15,215.55 and 4,220.85 is: 6,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.69 : 15,215.55 = 4,220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.69/15,215.55 = 4,220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.69x = 15,215.55 × 4,220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.69x = 64,222,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,222,554.22/10,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.28

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