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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.82, 15,031.10 and 4,175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.82, 15,031.10 and 4,175.06 is: 6,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.82 : 15,031.10 = 4,175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.82/15,031.10 = 4,175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.82x = 15,031.10 × 4,175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.82x = 62,755,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,744.37/10,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.16

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