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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.44, 15,450.68 and 4,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.44, 15,450.68 and 4,143 is: 6,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.44 : 15,450.68 = 4,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.44/15,450.68 = 4,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.44x = 15,450.68 × 4,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.44x = 64,012,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,012,167.24/10,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.51

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