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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.48, 15,036.24 and 4,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.48, 15,036.24 and 4,176.08 is: 6,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.48 : 15,036.24 = 4,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.48/15,036.24 = 4,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.48x = 15,036.24 × 4,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.48x = 62,792,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792,541.14/10,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.17

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