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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.60, 15,309.74 and 4,281.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.60, 15,309.74 and 4,281.53 is: 6,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.60 : 15,309.74 = 4,281.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.60/15,309.74 = 4,281.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.60x = 15,309.74 × 4,281.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.60x = 65,549,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549,045.26/10,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.85

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