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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.97, 15,032.03 and 4,176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.97, 15,032.03 and 4,176.39 is: 6,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.97 : 15,032.03 = 4,176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.97/15,032.03 = 4,176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.97x = 15,032.03 × 4,176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.97x = 62,779,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,779,598.89/10,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.57

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