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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.73, 15,230.96 and 4,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.73, 15,230.96 and 4,158.02 is: 6,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.73 : 15,230.96 = 4,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.73/15,230.96 = 4,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.73x = 15,230.96 × 4,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.73x = 63,330,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,330,539.35/10,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.71

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