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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.35, 15,243.06 and 4,236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.35, 15,243.06 and 4,236.79 is: 6,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.35 : 15,243.06 = 4,236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.35/15,243.06 = 4,236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.35x = 15,243.06 × 4,236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.35x = 64,581,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581,644.18/10,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.99

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