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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.79, 15,029.63 and 4,095.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.79, 15,029.63 and 4,095.43 is: 6,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.79 : 15,029.63 = 4,095.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.79/15,029.63 = 4,095.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.79x = 15,029.63 × 4,095.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.79x = 61,552,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,552,754.90/10,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.12

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