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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.84, 15,242.31 and 4,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.84, 15,242.31 and 4,236.29 is: 6,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.84 : 15,242.31 = 4,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.84/15,242.31 = 4,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.84x = 15,242.31 × 4,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.84x = 64,570,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,826.38/10,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.24

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