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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.41, 15,242.95 and 4,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.41, 15,242.95 and 4,238.33 is: 6,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.41 : 15,242.95 = 4,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.41/15,242.95 = 4,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.41x = 15,242.95 × 4,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.41x = 64,604,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,604,652.27/10,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.47

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