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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.36, 15,039.48 and 4,101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.36, 15,039.48 and 4,101.99 is: 6,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.36 : 15,039.48 = 4,101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.36/15,039.48 = 4,101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.36x = 15,039.48 × 4,101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.36x = 61,691,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,691,796.57/10,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.96

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