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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.94, 15,301.26 and 4,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.94, 15,301.26 and 4,357.89 is: 6,537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.94 : 15,301.26 = 4,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.94/15,301.26 = 4,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.94x = 15,301.26 × 4,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.94x = 66,681,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681,207.94/10,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.41

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