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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.35, 15,035.22 and 4,180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.35, 15,035.22 and 4,180.01 is: 6,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.35 : 15,035.22 = 4,180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.35/15,035.22 = 4,180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.35x = 15,035.22 × 4,180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.35x = 62,847,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,847,294.78/10,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.09

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