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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.35, 15,033.39 and 4,176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.35, 15,033.39 and 4,176.59 is: 6,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.35 : 15,033.39 = 4,176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.35/15,033.39 = 4,176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.35x = 15,033.39 × 4,176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.35x = 62,788,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,788,306.34/10,021.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.45

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