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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.72, 15,042.30 and 4,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.72, 15,042.30 and 4,184.92 is: 6,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.72 : 15,042.30 = 4,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.72/15,042.30 = 4,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.72x = 15,042.30 × 4,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.72x = 62,950,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950,822.12/10,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.68

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