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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.32, 15,014.88 and 4,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.32, 15,014.88 and 4,176.30 is: 6,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.32 : 15,014.88 = 4,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.32/15,014.88 = 4,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.32x = 15,014.88 × 4,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.32x = 62,706,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,706,643.34/10,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.07

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