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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.68, 15,386.52 and 4,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.68, 15,386.52 and 4,101.68 is: 6,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.68 : 15,386.52 = 4,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.68/15,386.52 = 4,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.68x = 15,386.52 × 4,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.68x = 63,110,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,110,581.35/10,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.52

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