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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.11, 15,278.32 and 4,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.11, 15,278.32 and 4,265.40 is: 6,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.11 : 15,278.32 = 4,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.11/15,278.32 = 4,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.11x = 15,278.32 × 4,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.11x = 65,168,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,168,135.46/10,188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.49

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