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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.57, 15,233.55 and 4,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.57, 15,233.55 and 4,311.28 is: 6,470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.57 : 15,233.55 = 4,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.57/15,233.55 = 4,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.57x = 15,233.55 × 4,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.57x = 65,676,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,676,099.44/10,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.19

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