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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.84, 15,041.66 and 4,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.84, 15,041.66 and 4,182.11 is: 6,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.84 : 15,041.66 = 4,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.84/15,041.66 = 4,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.84x = 15,041.66 × 4,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.84x = 62,905,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,905,780.58/10,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.74

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