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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.84, 15,043.16 and 4,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.84, 15,043.16 and 4,183.11 is: 6,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.84 : 15,043.16 = 4,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.84/15,043.16 = 4,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.84x = 15,043.16 × 4,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.84x = 62,927,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927,193.03/10,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.25

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