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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.46, 15,029.22 and 4,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.46, 15,029.22 and 4,176 is: 6,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.46 : 15,029.22 = 4,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.46/15,029.22 = 4,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.46x = 15,029.22 × 4,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.46x = 62,762,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,762,022.72/10,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.01

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