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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.91, 15,227.60 and 4,305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.91, 15,227.60 and 4,305.54 is: 6,458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.91 : 15,227.60 = 4,305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.91/15,227.60 = 4,305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.91x = 15,227.60 × 4,305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.91x = 65,563,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,563,019.38/10,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.83

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