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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.88, 15,261.24 and 4,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.88, 15,261.24 and 4,326.48 is: 6,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.88 : 15,261.24 = 4,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.88/15,261.24 = 4,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.88x = 15,261.24 × 4,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.88x = 66,027,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027,449.64/10,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.45

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