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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.82, 15,011.12 and 4,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.82, 15,011.12 and 4,173.80 is: 6,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.82 : 15,011.12 = 4,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.82/15,011.12 = 4,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.82x = 15,011.12 × 4,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.82x = 62,653,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,653,412.66/10,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.32

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