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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.28, 15,037.50 and 4,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.28, 15,037.50 and 4,177.64 is: 6,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.28 : 15,037.50 = 4,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.28/15,037.50 = 4,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.28x = 15,037.50 × 4,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.28x = 62,821,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,261.50/10,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.91

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