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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.62, 15,223.62 and 4,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.62, 15,223.62 and 4,600.26 is: 6,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.62 : 15,223.62 = 4,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.62/15,223.62 = 4,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.62x = 15,223.62 × 4,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.62x = 70,032,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,032,610.14/10,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.34

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