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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.10, 15,016.93 and 4,167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.10, 15,016.93 and 4,167.95 is: 6,251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.10 : 15,016.93 = 4,167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.10/15,016.93 = 4,167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.10x = 15,016.93 × 4,167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.10x = 62,589,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589,727.89/10,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,251.41

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