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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.41, 15,228.35 and 4,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.41, 15,228.35 and 4,306.04 is: 6,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.41 : 15,228.35 = 4,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.41/15,228.35 = 4,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.41x = 15,228.35 × 4,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.41x = 65,573,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,573,862.70/10,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.58

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