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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.80, 15,251.49 and 4,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.80, 15,251.49 and 4,323.54 is: 6,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.80 : 15,251.49 = 4,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.80/15,251.49 = 4,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.80x = 15,251.49 × 4,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.80x = 65,940,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940,427.07/10,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.41

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