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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.18, 15,045.90 and 4,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.18, 15,045.90 and 4,108.38 is: 6,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.18 : 15,045.90 = 4,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.18/15,045.90 = 4,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.18x = 15,045.90 × 4,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.18x = 61,814,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814,274.64/10,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,164.67

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