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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.32, 15,397.98 and 4,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.32, 15,397.98 and 4,105 is: 6,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.32 : 15,397.98 = 4,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.32/15,397.98 = 4,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.32x = 15,397.98 × 4,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.32x = 63,208,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,707.90/10,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.50

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