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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.96, 15,039.52 and 4,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.96, 15,039.52 and 4,181.40 is: 6,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.96 : 15,039.52 = 4,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.96/15,039.52 = 4,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.96x = 15,039.52 × 4,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.96x = 62,886,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886,248.93/10,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.09

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