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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.84, 15,221.52 and 4,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.84, 15,221.52 and 4,299.84 is: 6,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.84 : 15,221.52 = 4,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.84/15,221.52 = 4,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.84x = 15,221.52 × 4,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.84x = 65,450,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450,100.56/10,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.20

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