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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.86, 15,285.60 and 4,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.86, 15,285.60 and 4,346.52 is: 6,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.86 : 15,285.60 = 4,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.86/15,285.60 = 4,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.86x = 15,285.60 × 4,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.86x = 66,439,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439,166.11/10,189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.13

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