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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.62, 15,250.43 and 4,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.62, 15,250.43 and 4,319.24 is: 6,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.62 : 15,250.43 = 4,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.62/15,250.43 = 4,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.62x = 15,250.43 × 4,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.62x = 65,870,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,870,169.42/10,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.61

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