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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.72, 15,033.36 and 4,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.72, 15,033.36 and 4,175.84 is: 6,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.72 : 15,033.36 = 4,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.72/15,033.36 = 4,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.72x = 15,033.36 × 4,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.72x = 62,776,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,776,906.02/10,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.34

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