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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.59, 15,251.13 and 4,240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.59, 15,251.13 and 4,240.52 is: 6,361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.59 : 15,251.13 = 4,240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.59/15,251.13 = 4,240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.59x = 15,251.13 × 4,240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.59x = 64,672,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,672,645.53/10,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.92

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