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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.40, 15,260.58 and 4,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.40, 15,260.58 and 4,326 is: 6,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.40 : 15,260.58 = 4,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.40/15,260.58 = 4,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.40x = 15,260.58 × 4,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.40x = 66,017,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017,269.08/10,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.76

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