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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.63, 15,283.57 and 4,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.63, 15,283.57 and 4,268.91 is: 6,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.63 : 15,283.57 = 4,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.63/15,283.57 = 4,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.63x = 15,283.57 × 4,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.63x = 65,244,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,244,184.81/10,191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.74

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